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tankytoon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Short and sweet and funny to boot.
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Moderate: Suicide
espiargrant's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This story was adorable! I loved it, which actually surprised me since I definitely didn't like Easton's The Lion and the Crow. But for a novella, this story was very well written and had both a strong plot and complex characters. I felt that the depiction of the queer experience was done quite well, even the darker parts of it. And I have to admit that there were a few moments where I got scared that the story was headed in a direction that I didn't like, but it luckily never went there. I also liked that the ending was happy while still acknowledging that there would still be struggles that Owen and Jordan would face as a same-sex couple. I'd also say that Owen's parents' attitudes toward his sexuality seemed to change a bit quickly, but perhaps it would have taken away from the story if all that development had been on-page.
So happy that I found this little story and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic queer bildungsroman.
So happy that I found this little story and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic queer bildungsroman.
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
nillech's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Suicide
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