Quis Custodiet (The Administration, #5) in The Administration Zone

Nov 12, 2012 Sun rated it it was amazing

1 star – A Carnac sighting!
1 star – Paul (but let’s get real…Paul is worth 5 stars on his own) How FANTASTIC is HE?
1 star – jealous Toreth…love me some jealous Toreth
1 star – patient Warrick; I love him more and more the more and more he puts up with Toreth
1 star – I found out that Sara is Asian! How did I miss that before?! My peeps!
1 star – Paul…oh, wait…I gave him one already right? He's hysterical!
1 star – brilliant writing

Oh dear, I’ve given out too many stars!

Toreth – as I mentioned, I do ...more

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Oct 11, 2012 Joy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favs-more-than-5-stars, best-of-the-best, re-read-2015

Re-read February 2015

QUIS CUSTODIET---who guards the guard? Toreth jealous and afraid of losing Warrick--no remorse for having Warrick followed--only sorry he was caught--

IMPOS CUSTODES--Warrick's POV for QUIS CUSTODIET--and how did I not see Carnac setting the stage for FIRST AGAINST THE WALL? Hearing Carnac's thoughts on the Administration is like fingernails down a chalk board

GRATUITOUS KINK--fun story of a party at "The Shop"--Warrick turns the tables on Toreth and we are introduced to cat-b ...more

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Feb 21, 2011 LenaLena rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mm, science-fiction

This review is for the story Quis Custodiet, not the book, which includes other stories as well. This is one of my very favorite Administration stories. Toreth is so patheticly jealous in this one and Warrick as icy as he gets, it is beautiful!

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Feb 09, 2013 Trix rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, action, mm-novels, bdsm, angst, bi-sexual, abuse, mystery, suspense, free-read

This book carried a lot of punch. There were several lines of interest developing and each intense.

(view spoiler) This book carried a lot of punch. There were several lines of interest developing and each intense.

(view spoiler)[Of course, the most interesting was seeing the changes in the relationshio between Warrick and Toreth. I was blown away when Toreth had the panic attack in the bath and Warrick finally became aware of the problem. I was wondering if that was ever going to be revealed and how since it would put Toreth in a weak position, something he hates passioantely. I think Warrick handled that discovery brilliantly.

I could really understand Toreth, thinking of himself as pathehic and trying really hard to not show his weakness but at the same time desperately needing Warrick to make it better (as he demonstrated later on, after Karteris' death). And so insanely jealous and doubtful of Warrick's fidelity that he placed a surveillance team on him. He didn't regret it even after it became apparent that it was causing Warrick problems at work. Close second after the near drowning incident is the moment when Toreth decides to not sleep around. My jaw actually dropped to the floor at that. And leave it to Toreth to make it seem like a bet with himself (a challenge) rather than his wish to stay faithful (as he knew Warrick wanted). Not sure if his intentions were ever displayed to Warrick... it would have made a nice impression. Though, considering Toreth had a couple of slip ups (wonder who Paul is, the mysterious, poem reciting rescuer). But still.

My only regret (almost making me deduce .5 star from the rating) is that Warrick is silent throughout this whole debacle. I very much wanted to know more of what Warrick thought of the tub scene, the surveillance and Toreth's wish to see him more often. And all I got was a short pov from Sara. I understand the silence was intentional in the last part, to makes us feel the anxiety and worry that Toreth went through... unsure whether Warrick would forgive or not. But in the beginning?

As for the story. 5 stars with congratulations. Very nicely played. Impressed with the number of characters involved in the charade and the complexity of the plan. I could really sense the leisure atmosphere in the Atehns' branch, the hot sunny days while Toreth struggled to understand the depth of the rot he's stumbled upon. As well as the myriad of subtle twists and turns. From selling drugs, to hiding resisters, to blackmailing resisters, to resisters sacrificing members to be ridden of the I&I threat. (hide spoiler)]

So aside from that little snippet, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this installment. Every story is a new layer for the main characters and I love reading about their adventures and trying to understand them better. ...more

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Feb 08, 2010 Deanna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kinked, mystery-thriller, m-m, my-happy-place

This may just be my favorite series of all time. The quality of writing never diminishes. Mind Fuck, Quid Pro Quo, Games & Players, Control and Quis Custodiet (and soon to be book #6!) are all equally good. One of my absolute favorite themes is dystopian future & totalitarian governments. So I am in heaven with this story! The characters of Torreth & Warrick are amazing. I love them both equally & that is rare for me as I usually have a favorite. The secondary characters are just as well written ...more

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May 30, 2011 Celine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-book, m-m

Effing amazing!
i'm really happy that the focus is back on the Administration and all the intrigue!

we meet a jealous Val, how funny is that!

Warrick: how u can remain so calm and composed when Val is acting out, it beats me but it sure is the way to keep him :)

Fabulous fabulous fabulous!! ...more

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Nov 11, 2013 DayDreamer rated it really liked it

Shelves: lgbtqa, want-more, reviewed-or-kinda, free, arrogant-mofo, scalding-hot, sci-fi, absofuckinglutely-nuts, mindfuck

Some thoughts, in no particular order, sorry.

Hmmm, who is Paul and what's his deal?

Vulnerable Toreth has to be one of the best, most brilliant things in the world. ...more

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