I have a horrible, terrible, no good, very bad confession to make: The Tragedy of Felix and Jake is my very first read by J. Daniels. I know, I know. I'm a sad excuse for a romance reader. Sigh. That doesn't mean that I'd never heard of her either. I've actually had her Sweet Addiction trilogy since 2014 and 2015 and her Alabama Summer series starter, Where I Belong, since 2017, all four of which have been languishing in my Kindle library. I swear, I have more books than I know what to do with, but all it took was a nudge courtesy of seeing J. Daniels's name and two of her titles in a Facebook group for me to realize that I need to get my act together and actually read her books! Now, I'm making up for so much lost time and catching up on everything I've missed, and I'm starting with her most recent release, which is a standalone that shares loose ties with her Alabama Summer series. And yes, I followed The Tragedy of Felix and Jake with Where I Belong, and I may or may not (TOTALLY DID) have followed that up with the second Alabama Summer book.
So, who are Felix and Jake and why was so tragic about their story? Felix Fields is twenty-three and a tattoo artist; Jake Tully is twenty-eight and a dishonorably discharged Marine now working construction. Both are recovering addicts, and Felix offers himself up as Jake's sponsor when the latter attends an addiction meeting. Felix is friendly AND flirty, and he becomes a source of light and positivity for Jake, especially since he's just re-started his sobriety journey. It goes without saying, however, that becoming romantically involved was a no-no, particularly between a recovering addict and their sponsor, but there's only so much resistance that Felix and Jake can adhere to. Maybe rules were meant to be broken, but there was also a very real risk of their own fragile hearts breaking as well. And what if they were merely exchanging one addiction for another, because the way things are progressing between them, what they're feeling isn't just lust. However, when everything has been said and done, will their love be a tragedy and what will it cost them?
From the moment Felix approached Jake in hopes of being his sponsor, it was clear these two were going to be one hot mess. There are reasons why an intimate relationship between addicts is considered a terrible idea, and goodness, it was obvious that these main characters were going to have more struggles than most other people entering couplehood. But I couldn't help myself--I was cheering Felix and Jake on. I mean, come on, how could I not?! These were two innately good individuals who had their share of mistakes and stumbles, but they kept trying to get back up and do and be better. My emotions were on this roller coaster ride that I hoped would end up with smiling in satisfaction--as is usually case when I get on an actual roller coaster--but by the time I finished, it felt like more. The journey Felix and Jake took on when they decided to become more--both as a couple and as individuals--was by no means easy, but seeing them come out on the other side, battle scars and all, was just so darn gratifying. And yes, my curiosity was piqued when it came to other couples in this book, which is why I am now in the middle of reading the Alabama Summer series, rectifying a years-long oversight on my part. The Tragedy of Felix and Jake was a triumph of a five-starred read.
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“Can you say it? Please?” Can I say it? Yes. I so very easily can. “He touched you. Nobody touches you.”Highlighted by 1,128 Kindle readers- Today, I am eight hundred and twenty-seven days sober. My name is Jake Tully and I’m an addict. And I’ll always be an addict. I’ll never beat this. But I’ll keep going to meetings, and I’ll talk to my sponsor (who I’m going to ask to marry me), and I’ll fight this until I win. We are going to win.Highlighted by 1,014 Kindle readers
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The Queen... has RETURNED
I finally finished these boys! And I have alot to say, so if you like rambling and fangirling... keep reading. Jake & Felix's story is brilliant, sweet, hilarious, a tragedy at times, and most definitely one that will always stay with you. J Daniels may have not been in the book world for a bit, as we all haven't been.... but reading her work again, it's clear she never left. This book was like smelling fresh cookies(or donuts in our sweet Jake & Felix's story) and it was like coming home after a long day(or a long couple of years) and it did NOT disappoint in any way! These boys, this love, this family, it just keeps getting better and better, even when I think we've reached the peak and that makes me so emotional and giddy with excitement! This book had me on the floor snorting, hysterically laughing, crying into a pillow and screaming my excitement like a child. People need to read this book!! On a side note, I have maybe two at-best addiction books I've read, and this... is the best one thus far! I'm not an addict, I can't say I know much about it.... but I am mentally ill, and seeing how these two characters think and feel.... it resonated with me in a way I never expected. When things get hard for us(people who may not have the best coping skills) we go to our vices- (all the vices amazon won't let me write) And seeing that these two characters not only understood that but made THE READER understand that... was everything and then some! Thank you, J for writing something so real, so raw, and something incredibly relatable. Finishing this book made me incredibly happy & sad at the same time because I finished it! And the only comparison I can make to it is telling you: you know when you finish a great show? One that has 15 seasons and it's finally over, you've seen it all, seen these characters who become part of you... see it all come to an end? Then you sit there and immediately hit episode one season one again because it just feels right.... that's what reading this book was like for me. J- you are one of my OG Queens and it is so nice to have you, this world, family, and these characters back! On a complete side note, I now KNOW that Felix is my true spirit animal. Thank you for writing someone as crazy as I feel and giving him the story he needed. Thank you for giving us Jake and his beautiful tragic/temperamental self(add in all his brotherly and the Bama family filled in between) = ❤️. Can we also take a moment to say how hilarious and perfect these chapter titles were?!. Also, have to say this is one of my favorite MM's I have ever read, THIS is exactly the way it should be written❤️ Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us and we are so glad to have you back here in this book world! Jake & Felix ❤
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- Darlene 🦇Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2025
Gimme the damn tissues
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Pain, heart wrenching, soul crushing all consuming pain. I will never stop crying over Felix and Jake. I would give them all the stars if I could.Darlene 🦇Gimme the damn tissues
Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2025
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- Cassidi GraceReviewed in Canada on August 30, 2023
Such a good read.
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My Heart ❤️
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TropesCourtneyMy Heart ❤️
Reviewed in Australia on June 9, 2024
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*Please check trigger warnings this book does cover some heavy topics*
The tragedy of Felix and Jake has to be one of my favourite reads of this year so far. I laughed, smiled and cried a lot, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
We start the story with Jake breaking his sobriety and having his life thrown into a tailspin. He ends up going with his brother (CJ, is such a caring big brother they do have their negative moments but he loves Jake) and starting the road to sobriety again, which leads him to NA meetings where he meets ray of sunshine Felix.
Felix is one year sober and ends up becoming friends with Jake immediately and his sponsor. Their friendship turns into more and their chemistry is undeniable, but things begin to unravel as both battle their addictions, mental health and family issues.
Jake and Felix’s story was difficult, but so fulfilling. The ending was realistic, and not sugar coated which I loved. This book was raw and there is no better way to describe it.
While this book touched on some deep topics it lacked no humour and was filled with happy moments throughout. It was truly beautiful to read. Even every single side character added so much to the story including Miguel, Hector and Dean all of whom I adored but big soft spot for sweet Miguel.
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- EveReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2023
Emotional powerhouse. Incredible book.
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