Impossible Things is the second book in the Star Shadow series and should be read in order.For the last ten years, Benji and Diego have not only been members of Star Shadow, one of the biggest boy bands in the world, but best friends. During the years of fame and fortune they’ve also held a front row seat to the callous cruelty of the music industry. As much as they’ve both wanted more from their … they’ve both wanted more from their relationship, it never felt worth it to trade what they have for something hot, heady and completely impossible.
But is it really?
After welcoming back their long lost member and making it through their reunion tour with a new lease on fame, life suddenly seems too short to continue settling for safety.
Benji and Diego could have everything they’ve ever wanted, but can they figure out how to choose each other? Despite every impossible thing the world intends to throw at them?
It’s never the end . . . it’s only the beginning.
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Benji and Diego love each other, which is clear from page one. (Actually, it’s clear from book one!) They recognize all the best and worst things in each other, but their feelings remain true. The problem is that they have opposing goals for their lives, and they can’t see how to make being a couple work with their differences. Benji has a need for more recognition, a jerk of an agent, and a hard time saying no; so he ends up in bad situations sometimes, when he should just put his rock star foot down. Diego wants to continue ignoring his fame when he’s offstage, hoping that staying off the media’s radar will keep his life uncomplicated.
These men are both frustrating at times, but they are also both extremely likeable characters. They have great conversations full of humor and heart. The intimate scenes are sexy and sweet. They are good people who have loved each other for years, and they just want to spend their lives together – if only they could work through their issues.
I love all the band members, and their scenes together are wonderful. Leo and Caleb are just as adorable together here as they are in their book, Terrible Things. And Max and Felix still need to find happiness – maybe together? This is a great series. I hope to see more of the fans’ reactions to the changes in the band, regarding both couples and musical growth. I look forward to spending more time with all these men.
Diego and Benji were attracted to each other when they were teenagers, but fought the attraction and ended up marrying other people. About 10 years later and they are both divorced, they finally have a chance with each other but fear and greed for fame gets in the way.
This is has some angst and hurt/comfort. This is a very engaging worthwhile story I definitely recommend.
Waiting. Secret longing. Sexual tension. Best friends. Fearful. Stubborn. Those are all words to describe Benji and Diego. EVERYONE can see it, feel it, and almost touch it, and that includes Benji and Diego. Many years, and a failed marriage each, and it’s still there, circling around them looking to land. Along with their fellow bandmates, I’m dying for them to just DO IT ALREADY. Here’s the thing about fear: it’s powerful.
These are two very likable guys, and I’ve been rooting for them since the first book. They both deserve happiness and love, and I believe they will find it…if they just let themselves embrace it.
I enjoy that we get to see, and spend time with, the other band members as well. It’s always a treat to get updates on Leo and Caleb. They’re more than just bandmates, after all. I like how supportive they are to Benji and Diego, and how they also call them out when needed.
This is book two in this series, and it’s possible to read this as a standalone. Possible, but not advisable. There are things that happen in the first book, that are important to this story. The books also overlap in time, as well. I feel like the story needs to be read in order to fully enjoy it. Since the series, overall, is very enjoyable, it shouldn’t be a hardship to do so. I can’t wait to read more about all of these guys!
Diego and Benji have been friends for years secretly in love with each other. They are part of the band Star Shadow. They both married other people thinking that the other one didn’t love them. Benji is forced to confront his feelings or risk losing Diego. Their story was full of angst, an emotional roller coaster. Definitely recommend…..
I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
Diego and Benji have been friends and members of the popular band Star Shadow for ten years. They’ve also been in love with each other for all that time but too scared to act on their feelings. When they finally take the big step and go from friends to lovers it’s harder than they thought.
I could relate to quiet Diego more but I really really felt for Benji. He worked so very hard for his career and his music and even though I didn’t agree with some of his actions I could understand were he was coming from. I really enjoyed reading their love story and their happily ever after warmed my heart. Also, I loved seeing all my favorite characters from the first book and I can’t wait for the next one, Max and Felix!
While you could probably read Impossible Things without having read the first book, Terrible Things, don’t do that to yourself. The first book in the series is an angst-filled delight and sets the stage for the relationship in Impossible Things. I enjoyed Diego and Benji’s story, though I’m not sure I actually like any of the characters anymore. They’re complex, stubborn people, but it makes for a good push-pull story with a satisfying HEA. *I received an arc of this book.*
Feelings repressed, Diego and Benji, makes for dull boys
June 16, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
3.5-4stars
Some steam, lots of words left unsaid for too long and delay, delay between two men who’ve known who they wanted since they were teenagers. I preferred Terrible Things, the previous book in this rock band series that focused on the romance between band members Caleb and Leo; this story flagged for me towards the middle and I could never understand why Diego and Benji waited so long. Add in a creep like Benji ‘s agent and I just found myself hurrying to the end and, yes, skimming at times to get there.
I generally like author Beth Bolden’s MM romances; they are well-written and have interesting, often fiery, dynamics between the lovers. I just was not bowled over with this pair of protagonists.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
This was a great second book in the series, with long time friends and band mates to lovers. This relationship is over 10 years in the making and the communication, tension, thoughts and feelings are believable and well written to suit this particular story in a great way. Diego and Benji do get their HEA. I would recommend reading book 1 first for a little more insight into their relationship.
Impossible Things by Beth Bolden is the second book in the Star Shadow series. This time we get to delve into the journey of love with Benji and Diego as the main characters. They are finally ready to admit to themselves and to each other what the people closest to them have known for almost a decade… they are supposed to be together. But going from Friends to Lovers is a process a d especially when you are rockstar bandmates, not publicly “out”, and have to balance so many other things while embracing the love you share. There were a few times I found myself thinking “oh no, dont do that… bad idea, man” and then ” awwww, these guys -“. I love Diego and Benji together and find their relationship sweet and sexy. I loved to also see the other Star Shadow guys who are so fun. I can not wait for more.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
Another meeting with Star Shadow and another story of two stubborn men with years of history.
The author does a brilliant job of portraying emotions and there are so many here! There are many friends to lovers stories but this one is an amazing and unique take on the trope!
A must read. Cant wait for the next meeting with the band!
I definitely loved book two, Impossible Things in the Star Shadow series. I fell in love with Benji & Diego and their route to love and a happily ever after. They are adorable and it’s a little sad it took them so long, but I’m glad they finally got to the point that they act on what’s always been there. I also like that all the other band members get fair airplay as well. I look forward to book three and definitely recommend this book.