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A review by lenoreo
If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich, Sophie Gonzales
4.0
https://celebrityreaders.com/2021/12/07/if-this-gets-out-by-sophie-gonzales-cale-dietrich/
I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4.5 stars — Wow, there was a lot in this one. Like, it was kind of angstier than I usually read, and yet I really enjoyed it. I was sucked in almost from the very start. There was just a connection between Ruben and Zach that made me smile. And I was so intrigued by this group of 4 boys, each struggling with their own issues. All the characters felt very real to me. It was so hard to watch the slowly forming train wreck that is approaching these boys. I became invested in them as friends, and I worried about them. Especially Angel. It was weird to be so invested in a side character.
I think I both loved and hated how much both of our boys were going through. It was very real, but I wanted better for them…and while they got better, I wanted *even* better, you know?
I feel like I kept peeling layers off of Zach as the story went on. It was fascinating to see how his parents split had affected him in a way I hadn’t anticipated. He really had such a hard time putting himself first, like, EVER. And while the ups and downs were hard, it made it that much more rewarding when he started to understand and grow.
And then there’s Ruben. Also very oniony. He could be so confident at times, and so in tune with himself. And then he would let it all just drop like Pavlov’s dog at the ding of a message from his Mom. I ached for what she was doing to him. Gaslighting 101. Part of me understood why he struggled to cut the cord, but I wanted that for him so badly. His growth there was subtle, but I will admit I wanted a wee bit more.
I always feel like I have somewhat of a sense of what celebrities go through, but I don’t know if any of us can really know. While this is a fictional account, it felt believable. Which is kind of heartbreaking. I enjoyed the note by the authors at the end.
It wasn’t all angsty, obviously. The two of them together were so adorable!! It was so satisfying to see them get to that point and fight for their romance. And I adored the support they had from #Anjon.
I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4.5 stars — Wow, there was a lot in this one. Like, it was kind of angstier than I usually read, and yet I really enjoyed it. I was sucked in almost from the very start. There was just a connection between Ruben and Zach that made me smile. And I was so intrigued by this group of 4 boys, each struggling with their own issues. All the characters felt very real to me. It was so hard to watch the slowly forming train wreck that is approaching these boys. I became invested in them as friends, and I worried about them. Especially Angel. It was weird to be so invested in a side character.
I think I both loved and hated how much both of our boys were going through. It was very real, but I wanted better for them…and while they got better, I wanted *even* better, you know?
I feel like I kept peeling layers off of Zach as the story went on. It was fascinating to see how his parents split had affected him in a way I hadn’t anticipated. He really had such a hard time putting himself first, like, EVER. And while the ups and downs were hard, it made it that much more rewarding when he started to understand and grow.
And then there’s Ruben. Also very oniony. He could be so confident at times, and so in tune with himself. And then he would let it all just drop like Pavlov’s dog at the ding of a message from his Mom. I ached for what she was doing to him. Gaslighting 101. Part of me understood why he struggled to cut the cord, but I wanted that for him so badly. His growth there was subtle, but I will admit I wanted a wee bit more.
I always feel like I have somewhat of a sense of what celebrities go through, but I don’t know if any of us can really know. While this is a fictional account, it felt believable. Which is kind of heartbreaking. I enjoyed the note by the authors at the end.
It wasn’t all angsty, obviously. The two of them together were so adorable!! It was so satisfying to see them get to that point and fight for their romance. And I adored the support they had from #Anjon.