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A pleasant surprise

Revisado: 02-18-24

I wasn’t a fan of how the main characters got together but by the end, this became a favorite for its wonderful representation and the respectful way it tackled the challenges facing the protagonists and their friends.

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My favorite in the series

Revisado: 02-14-24

I really understood the characters, so much heartbreak and loss. Loved the banter and emotional exchanges between Jamie and Parker. And any glimpse of Cal is always awesome. Lol.

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Entertaining but not as fulfilling as the stories centered around the college 4.

Revisado: 02-09-24

Story was okay. No clue why the need to constantly stress that they were stepbrothers. Not enough character development to make falling in love believable for me but I guess that happened between the lines. Wasn’t a fan of Gray’s overall storyline. After all he’s been through, would have been great if whatever dream he abandoned when he lost his chance at college was realized. I might have liked it better if it was a free read instead of the credit I spent. I really wanted something great for Gray.
Narration was okay. For one narrator, couldn’t tell the difference between the two characters so that was confusing.

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Wonderful storytelling

Revisado: 02-06-24

Loved this book more than I expected. The writing had an almost lyrical quality and the story itself was deep and painful and frustrating and beautiful and perfect. I almost feel like Royal’s story was the appetizer and this, the main course. Definitely a favorite and possibly a future re-read once I recover.

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Cute and enjoyable

Revisado: 06-08-23

Sweet story about healing after a breakup. The author did a great job bringing us along as the two friends reconnected. Fun situations as well. Worth a read if you want something light.

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A wonderful story about a sad and shameful time in our history

Revisado: 06-03-23

I was a preteen during the time setting for this book, and I am not gay or a man, so I didn’t get it. Now I get it, and I wish more had been done, and I wonder what I can do now. I am a big fan of Bill Konigsberg specifically for his development of real relationships in prose. No one does it like him.

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Social commentary

Revisado: 05-23-23

Human and social commentary. Not what I consider political like other reviewers have said, but a recognition of how blind we can be even when we think we’re woke. Creative way of having a protagonist really walk in someone else’s shoes.

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One of Bell’s best

Revisado: 01-16-22

This one was exceptional. The topic of race and sexuality was carefully tackled during the supposed ‘good old days’ as a love transcended time. It’s hard not to feel deeply for the characters and want the best outcome for them. The ending is satisfying and believable - ageism is a thing that needs to be nipped in the bud too.

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Pleasantly surprised

Revisado: 10-18-21

This is the first book I’ve listened to straight through. I loved the subject matter and the honesty in the writing about anxiety, depression, being non-binary and dealing with everything that brings. Hoping to see more from Mason Deaver.

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Excellent relationship development

Revisado: 08-14-21

A whole lot of unlikeable characters and one really heartbreakingly sad boy. One character in particular, I still don’t understand her behavior, which the author mentions at the and, acknowledging that she also had no clue why she developed the character the way she did. But, I liked the story enough to look past the parts that made no sense. I liked the writing style, not too flowery, not too casual, and the development of the bond between the brothers was well done. Best of all, after all that grief, the ending was not necessarily happy but it was satisfying which is all I really want from my books.

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