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The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If 33 year old me could go back in time to reassure 17 year old me that the way I was feeling wasn’t wrong and help give language to it, I would 100%. Sometimes we all need a reminder that things happen for a reason, that some things were just meant to be, and that we do belong where we make space for ourselves.
The Kings of Beacon by Mike Jakubowski
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual assault
Top Secret by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pride High: Book 4 - Green by Jay Bell
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Anyone But Me by J.D. Frost
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
In Case You Read This by Edward Underhill
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received this book for free in return for my honest opinion.
When I saw this book was T4T I jumped at the chance to read it. Gage and Arden are adorable teens just trying to figure themselves out. Being trans, family strife, trying to make friends, and big moves are enough individually to cause someone stress. Their moment of kismet in Nebraska was enough to both give them hope in the moment and give them something to keep hoping for.
As with most books I was left wanting deeper moments. More depth from the characters, more depth from the relationships. I would have happily read a longer book to get MORE. In a time where queerness/transness are being attacked and erased I am always grateful for more books to celebrate that.
When I saw this book was T4T I jumped at the chance to read it. Gage and Arden are adorable teens just trying to figure themselves out. Being trans, family strife, trying to make friends, and big moves are enough individually to cause someone stress. Their moment of kismet in Nebraska was enough to both give them hope in the moment and give them something to keep hoping for.
As with most books I was left wanting deeper moments. More depth from the characters, more depth from the relationships. I would have happily read a longer book to get MORE. In a time where queerness/transness are being attacked and erased I am always grateful for more books to celebrate that.
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ollie Fitzgerald's Heartbreak Anthems by Charlie Arrigo
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Series of Rooms by A.J. Barlowe
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Build-A-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I received this book for free as an eARC in return for my honest review. Having read other of Deaver’s books I was excited to give this one a read. Eli and Peter are lovely characters. I found Eli hard to like at times, but I think that was the point of his character. His flaws made the story. Going into this knowing the “fake dating” trope, I expected the pit falls. While I truly appreciated was how the story was wrapped up. That deviated from the norm a bit. Overall, my big wish would be to have had more depth from Peter. I would have loved for this to be dual POV and gotten to see a bit more from him. Otherwise. Loved it!