through and through, a wonderful story.

regardless of whether or not you are involved in the furry fandom, this book has a lot of lessons that would benefit everyone greatly. it does get a lil bit hot in parts but hey, this is marketed towards a demographic. it's not as steamy as "Bridges", but it'll still get ya half chubbin if you are into furry stuff like that. great book, definitely reccomended especially If you grew up struggling with your sexuality and judgement from others including family who have outright disowned you or your sibling regarding it

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Best book I have ever read!

I loved this book! This book has great character development, and plot. Kory and Samaki are both relatable to young people trying to find there ways. This book really brought emotions to me that I never had thought I could get from reading a book. This is why I rate this a 5/5. This is my favorite book!

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Coming of Age for an otter and a fox.

This was a sweet coming of age story, set in Kyell Gold's oh so very realistic anthropomorphic world. I love Gold's "out of position" series. And while i very much enjoyed this book, I think my empathy toward MC Kory was just mildly tempered by the fact that I am way way beyond my teen years, making it difficult to connect with some aspects of MC Kory's actions and thinking. I loved Sumaki, but found Kory a little too whiney at times, but the realistic scenerios were true to the situations and I think that was more "me than him...lol".
As in all of Kyell Gold's books, I love the way he pulls in aspects of each furry characters animal lifestyle. The way the otter's homes have waterways and pools incorporated into the regular design of the house to accommodate the aquatic animals nature was just awesome.
Descriptions of full body dryers at home and pool for the fully furry, so subtle yet adding such colorful illustration to the story.
This is Kory the otters coming of age story, and it is poignant, pleasurable and sad, told with realistic scenes paralleling young gay teens of today. Some great side characters.
I wish there had been some resolution between Kory and his estrangement of lifelong best friend Sal, but the HEA between him and Sumaki was sweetly satisfying.
The narrator did a good, but not great job. His voice is pleasant and clear, but not a whole lot of distinction between character voices at times.

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I love it

I couldn't put it down. It reminded me so much of my younger days when I met my husband, almost 11 years ago now, so many new experiences, good and bad, but this book really stuck with me, and it was just amazing.

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absolutely beautiful story

The story of Kory and Samiki hit me very hard for personal reasons. I cheered and many times cried with everything impacting their lives. I'd love to see a continuation of these characters; but I'm satisfied with the beautiful ending filled with hope.

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I just finished waterways, and it was amazing

I can say with certainty it is worth checking out considering I bought it on audible yesterday afternoon and just finished it, and it's 12 hours long haha, anyways, seriously I recommend it, it's a gay drama romantic and has its fair share of romantic yet hilarious moments and some sad depressing ones too, but it adds to the sheer joy of listening to this book and it made me feel so warm inside after listening, I will definitely Re-listen soon.

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An emotional ride.

It's hard to say into words what I really feel, but this was an emotional rollercoaster. At one moment uncertainty, at another its sheer joy, and at one point pain and dread. This was such a good book, that it really touched my soul. The confusion and terror of what will happen to the two beautiful souls, mingle with the blissful happiness of real love. Everyone has been in situations that they wish they could redo, and this story of a confusing time is so pure that it makes me long for that same kindness and love. By far, this is worth every penny, and is one to keep in your heart forever.

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Another fantastic KG story

Waterways was my first Kyell Gold story after Volle, and to be honest it is better in my opinion. Relatable characters in an all-too-relatable situation combined with good interpersonal relationships between the main character, his romantic interest, and the other more background characters, without sacrificing detail.

I come back to it from time-to-time for a great read, enjoying the narrator's rendition of the story. It may be nice to revisit Kory and Samaki in their college years, but the story stands well enough on its own that I can be satisfied where it ends.

I'm always looking forward to more from Gold, and can easily recommend Waterways to those looking to get into furry romance.

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Speaks to me on a new level

I'm not new to reading romance or other dark emotional themes. I find it difficult to become attached to characters or become really invested. Most stories have either good characters or good plot. It's rarely both.
Out of all the authors I've read, Orson Scott Card, Kurt Vonnegut, Asimov, etc, none have affected me the way Kyell Gold does. Only Gold can make me legitimately hesitate in fear for the emotional trauma his writing, his characters and plots, put me through. He's an inspiration far above the rest, and I truly believe he deserves more than furry writing awards.

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wonderful and moving

Definitely a story I can relate to, a lot of it reminiscent and similar to some of my own life experiences.

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