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Bridges
Amir wants to meet a guy outside of a bar. Kinzi wants someone who won't cheat on him. Vico just wants a quick lay. In Gateway, when you need to meet someone, there's no-one better than sexy, flirty Hayward to get you just what you want-or at least have a good time trying. But when Hayward himself needs someone, who will be there to help?
122 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2010
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Kyell Gold
66 books637 followersHi there! I am a writer of gay furry fiction--but you probably know that if you've seen my book listing here. I live in California with my husband Kit, and when I'm not writing, we like to go out to eat and watch movies. We travel a lot, too, mostly around the West Coast, but occasionally to the midwest and east.
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
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April 6, 2010After exactly three historical/fantasy and three contemporary furry romances, I can say for sure that my favourites are the contemporaries. Kyell Gold is an awesome writer in both genres, but maybe the fact that the contemporary stories are less far from mine perspective, allow me to not get lost in an anthropomorphic universe that is already a fantasy for me.
The main difference between this last one, Bridges, and the previous two, Waterways and Out of Position, is that this is apparently a lighter story, sexier, and more free: there is not the prejudice against homosexuality that was basically the pushing element of the other books, and here the main aspect is the play of perspective. A game that is in full swing in the first three chapters, the same story is seen through the eyes of the three main characters. Same scenes, same dialogues, and same output: the different perspective of who is telling it gives a different meaning to the whole. Chapter 4 and 5 are again told from two different characters, and different from the previous three, but they are subsequent, one after the other in time lapse.
Amir is a sweet and young fennec new in town and with a penchant for foxes; Amir has not trouble to find one night stands, but he is tired of senseless stories and so he thought that hanging around a bookstore is the right place to find a boyfriend. Only that Amir is really shy, and even if he has set his eyes on an handsome red fox, Hayward, he has not the courage to do the first move. The story from Amir’s point of view is sweet and tender, and the sex is almost awkward, good but missing of something.
Fin is a swift fox, another friend of Hayward, the red fox. When Hayward introduces him to Amir, the reader has the feeling that Fin is a bit aloof, maybe even jealous of Amir; at first I thought they were in competition for Hayward. The story from Fin’s point of view is a bit more detached, maybe with a sad undertone. Only at the end of Fin’s chapter the reader understands that also Fin is missing something, and like Amir he would like a long term relationship, something quite and nice.
Hayward, the red fox, at first comes out like a party boy, someone always flying from flower to flower, picking from everyone but never setting with anyone. At first his story is very light, almost naughty. There is yes something of hidden, a deep layer that very few can see. As Kinzi will say, Hayward is the bridge between different characters, he helps people to connect, everyone walks upon him, but no one is really interested in him. No one would notice him missing if not in case he crashes down. And like a bridge between the two sides of the book, Hayward’s chapter is in the middle.
Carmila is Hayward’s sister; she is forced on a wheelchair and depends a lot from Hayward. Apparently she is the reason why Hayward doesn’t want to commit to anyone, but in reality she is Hayward’s excuse, who he uses with himself to prove that he can’t have a normal relationship. Carmila’s character could have been really angst, and instead, instilling in her a bit of selfishness, the author managed to do of her someone ordinary, with ordinary needs.
Last there is Kinzi, a 40 years old coyote; he is the only one who Hayward was not able to match with someone, probably since Kinzi has already found who he wants. He understood that, to win Hayward over, he has not to pressuring him; Hayward needs time to understand things alone. Kinzi is also maybe the one who needs Hayward the less, it’s not Hayward that is helping Kinzi, like it’s not Kinzi who is helping Hayward… they are both at the same time in life when decisions need to be taken, maybe like Carmila, being a bit selfish.
Each chapter is like a little story alone, but all five together make a very good novel: romantic and sweet, with a right balance between sexy and angst.
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The main difference between this last one, Bridges, and the previous two, Waterways and Out of Position, is that this is apparently a lighter story, sexier, and more free: there is not the prejudice against homosexuality that was basically the pushing element of the other books, and here the main aspect is the play of perspective. A game that is in full swing in the first three chapters, the same story is seen through the eyes of the three main characters. Same scenes, same dialogues, and same output: the different perspective of who is telling it gives a different meaning to the whole. Chapter 4 and 5 are again told from two different characters, and different from the previous three, but they are subsequent, one after the other in time lapse.
Amir is a sweet and young fennec new in town and with a penchant for foxes; Amir has not trouble to find one night stands, but he is tired of senseless stories and so he thought that hanging around a bookstore is the right place to find a boyfriend. Only that Amir is really shy, and even if he has set his eyes on an handsome red fox, Hayward, he has not the courage to do the first move. The story from Amir’s point of view is sweet and tender, and the sex is almost awkward, good but missing of something.
Fin is a swift fox, another friend of Hayward, the red fox. When Hayward introduces him to Amir, the reader has the feeling that Fin is a bit aloof, maybe even jealous of Amir; at first I thought they were in competition for Hayward. The story from Fin’s point of view is a bit more detached, maybe with a sad undertone. Only at the end of Fin’s chapter the reader understands that also Fin is missing something, and like Amir he would like a long term relationship, something quite and nice.
Hayward, the red fox, at first comes out like a party boy, someone always flying from flower to flower, picking from everyone but never setting with anyone. At first his story is very light, almost naughty. There is yes something of hidden, a deep layer that very few can see. As Kinzi will say, Hayward is the bridge between different characters, he helps people to connect, everyone walks upon him, but no one is really interested in him. No one would notice him missing if not in case he crashes down. And like a bridge between the two sides of the book, Hayward’s chapter is in the middle.
Carmila is Hayward’s sister; she is forced on a wheelchair and depends a lot from Hayward. Apparently she is the reason why Hayward doesn’t want to commit to anyone, but in reality she is Hayward’s excuse, who he uses with himself to prove that he can’t have a normal relationship. Carmila’s character could have been really angst, and instead, instilling in her a bit of selfishness, the author managed to do of her someone ordinary, with ordinary needs.
Last there is Kinzi, a 40 years old coyote; he is the only one who Hayward was not able to match with someone, probably since Kinzi has already found who he wants. He understood that, to win Hayward over, he has not to pressuring him; Hayward needs time to understand things alone. Kinzi is also maybe the one who needs Hayward the less, it’s not Hayward that is helping Kinzi, like it’s not Kinzi who is helping Hayward… they are both at the same time in life when decisions need to be taken, maybe like Carmila, being a bit selfish.
Each chapter is like a little story alone, but all five together make a very good novel: romantic and sweet, with a right balance between sexy and angst.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/193559916X/?...
April 7, 2024
DNF @ 30%.
While the story itself seemed to be enjoyably, when the second POV covered the same events, I was mildly irked. When the 3rd POV once more started to cover the same events, and even the same conversations, I knew it was time to quit.
While the story itself seemed to be enjoyably, when the second POV covered the same events, I was mildly irked. When the 3rd POV once more started to cover the same events, and even the same conversations, I knew it was time to quit.
July 27, 2020
Noticed that I failed to write a comment on this, so adding it now. I've re-read this book at least 3 times. While I'm not enthused about the sex scenes, I am never disappointed by the author's ability to develop multidimensioned characters who seem real enough to create empathy (or sometimes revulsion) for me as a reader. The main character, Hayward, is adorably sweet and well-intentioned whether I agree with his methods or not. It is singularly satisfying to see something good happen to him in the end after he has suffered some soul-shattering losses.
June 11, 2013
The book's premise is that each of its five chapters is told from a different character's perspective, and the gimmick is in the first three chapters we have some severe overlap of three characters doing the same scene. While it provides you the character perspectives, by the third time the hotness is gone. This would be absolutely tiresome had not the author done something nice: in one chapter, a conversation was glossed over. In the next, he fully plays out that conversation. So you get the full experience by reading all three chapters, even if that experience is what's going on before the sex, not during or after. By simply glossing over the threesome on the third time, nothing would have been lost from the book.
As much as I am down on the repetitiveness, I genuinely think that the book takes off as soon as it's got the three-perspective-threesome out of the way. We're treated to genuine characterization, conflict, and in chapter four and five, tear jerkers. I will not shy away from the fact that chapter four really moved me, it got to me, because I have some personal experience with that sort of arena. It was well worth the price of admission.
As much as I am down on the repetitiveness, I genuinely think that the book takes off as soon as it's got the three-perspective-threesome out of the way. We're treated to genuine characterization, conflict, and in chapter four and five, tear jerkers. I will not shy away from the fact that chapter four really moved me, it got to me, because I have some personal experience with that sort of arena. It was well worth the price of admission.
May 21, 2025
You might like this book if you:
-Are looking for some gay furry erotica
-Enjoy some added emotional weight
-Want something that isn't kinky
-Would enjoy being picked up in a bookstore and led to your dream relationship by a hot guy in a sexy vest
Bridges is about a gay fox named Hayward, and though he isn't always the focal character of each chapter, he's the guy the story revolves around. Hayward is a sort of self-ordained matchmaker who enjoys nothing more than being the spark that gets guys into relationships. Why does he do this? You'll have to read to find out.
It's a quick read featuring well-written vanilla sex and some added emotional weight. It could serve as a great, quick introduction to Kyell Gold's saucier works if you haven't read them before, while also introducing you to a relatable emotional tone he's so good at portraying.
*Pseudo-spoilers ahead*
I particularly enjoyed how this book suddenly flips from lighthearted erotica by adding some heavy emotional elements in halfway through the story. It was a surprise to be sure, and hit surprisingly hard for such a short story. Hayward is a really likable character, and finding out more about him and his situation was heartbreaking.
-Are looking for some gay furry erotica
-Enjoy some added emotional weight
-Want something that isn't kinky
-Would enjoy being picked up in a bookstore and led to your dream relationship by a hot guy in a sexy vest
Bridges is about a gay fox named Hayward, and though he isn't always the focal character of each chapter, he's the guy the story revolves around. Hayward is a sort of self-ordained matchmaker who enjoys nothing more than being the spark that gets guys into relationships. Why does he do this? You'll have to read to find out.
It's a quick read featuring well-written vanilla sex and some added emotional weight. It could serve as a great, quick introduction to Kyell Gold's saucier works if you haven't read them before, while also introducing you to a relatable emotional tone he's so good at portraying.
*Pseudo-spoilers ahead*
I particularly enjoyed how this book suddenly flips from lighthearted erotica by adding some heavy emotional elements in halfway through the story. It was a surprise to be sure, and hit surprisingly hard for such a short story. Hayward is a really likable character, and finding out more about him and his situation was heartbreaking.
March 3, 2019
Thought it was gonna be just a long lewd story.
Well, it was, in its own right, but the amount of feels and emotion packed in it surprised me. Even got a few tears as I finished it. It might be a book about sex, but also, and more importantly, its about the people having it, and the connections they make before, during, and after the act. Highly recommended.
Well, it was, in its own right, but the amount of feels and emotion packed in it surprised me. Even got a few tears as I finished it. It might be a book about sex, but also, and more importantly, its about the people having it, and the connections they make before, during, and after the act. Highly recommended.
May 11, 2017
Re-read this book when I was skimming past my reviews/ratings of Kyell Gold books and was wondering how a book of his could have deserved a 3 star rating (now, corrected to a 5 star rating).
I'm not quite sure why I didn't really appreciate how amazing this little "Cupcake" (in the author's words) of a novella was the first time I read it. All I vaguely remember is getting a little frustrated at the plot line and skimming/skipping past the second half of the book.
This time, however... well, let's just say Kyell does a masterful job of making the reader really feel for the characters. I thought the same story told from three perspectives (which takes up the first half of the novel) was quite unique and I enjoyed how the author framed Chapter 3.5 (the "bonus story") with Fin's 10 steps to get through the day.
Of course, the second half of the novel is the real treat, when we get to see the true story behind Hayward - completely changing the reader's impression of him from the first half of the book.
All throughout these perspective-changing acrobatics, there's that thread about bridges as a metaphor, persistent throughout, as the author slowly guides the reader to understand what "bridges" really means in the book.
5 stars this time around - and a spot on my favorites shelf.
I'm not quite sure why I didn't really appreciate how amazing this little "Cupcake" (in the author's words) of a novella was the first time I read it. All I vaguely remember is getting a little frustrated at the plot line and skimming/skipping past the second half of the book.
This time, however... well, let's just say Kyell does a masterful job of making the reader really feel for the characters. I thought the same story told from three perspectives (which takes up the first half of the novel) was quite unique and I enjoyed how the author framed Chapter 3.5 (the "bonus story") with Fin's 10 steps to get through the day.
Of course, the second half of the novel is the real treat, when we get to see the true story behind Hayward - completely changing the reader's impression of him from the first half of the book.
All throughout these perspective-changing acrobatics, there's that thread about bridges as a metaphor, persistent throughout, as the author slowly guides the reader to understand what "bridges" really means in the book.
5 stars this time around - and a spot on my favorites shelf.
February 9, 2017
Amazing story with some really relatable characters.
July 8, 2013
Yeah I read this back when it came out but it never ended up on my Goodreads. Either I forgot about it or I was too self-conscious at the time to put the more porny stuff on my Goodreads. Anyway, Bridges is short and sweet, and I applaud Kyell Gold for being able to make me feel novel-length attachment and empathic response to characters in such a short work. Great and interesting story but it's got a relatively high ratio of gay sex scenes (with animal people, of course) that I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't into that.
July 3, 2011
After reading others of his set in "olden" style periods, it's quite different to read one set in a more modern period. But his definitions of characters and their relationships with others is still at the heart of his stories and that's what makes his stories so enjoyable. (Although others may lean towards the "mature" elements in the furry fandom...)
January 3, 2026
It's a fun, inoffensive book about love, overcoming self-sabotage, and opening yourself up to vulnerability. Had to take away a star or two because the book went over the same encounters from different point of views at least three separate times when we started out with Amir, Fin, and Haywood.
July 24, 2014
very sweet & enjoyable
Want to read
February 11, 2015Nice
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2015
Actually listened to the Audible recording and loved it!
Kyell Gold is a fantastic author for the YA Gay Furry genera.
Kyell Gold is a fantastic author for the YA Gay Furry genera.
December 17, 2016
The beginning is the respective od the same escene from the three mayor characters, but after they have separate stories and the story of the red fox is touching and unexpected.
January 13, 2025
The overlapping perspectives fill out the story with a great diverse world. Each introspective chapter shows a new way of viewing and living life. I may have teared up a couple times.
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