My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Levi is a grumpy character who feels unfairly punished by being given soup, which he despises. He admits he hasn’t been the nicest lately, but insists he doesn’t deserve “soup-level punishment.” Teddy is a mischievous but well-meaning neighbour who delivers soup not as punishment, but as a playful way to encourage healthier habits—and maybe to catch Levi’s attention. Teddy’s lighthearted “soup shenanigans” pushed Levi to realise that life isn’t just about frustration and drama. Instead, it can include silly fun, colouring, Christmas gifts, and even terrible soup.
I loved this story, which was a deceptively lighthearted one, but a lot was going on beneath the soup jokes. I liked that Levi feels unfairly judged, while Teddy sees himself as nurturing. The tension between perceived punishment and intended affection drives the humour and emotional core of the story. I also loved that Levi’s resistance masked loneliness, while Teddy’s mischief masked affection. Together, they explored how attention and care can heal isolation. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content with a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
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