ridleyreadsthings's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
In the beginning, I wasn't sure how i felt. There was too many pop culture references for my liking, I kept thinking "why though," - BUT then I realised that's exactly how a teens inner monologue would be. Hell, I'm still kind of like that and I'm 28. It was a pretty emotional, inspiring book and it gets 4 stars from me. I loved the characters, especially Kallie. Aiden and Ty were so cute and i loved that they were massive nerds. The group of friends surrounding them were so supportive. The only thing I wish was that Ty had some kind of breakthrough with his dad and AIDEN confronted Christian, and we got a bit more details on Braydens death - although it kind of worked even without details. And a bit more about the conversion therapy camp cause I do feel that kind of fizzled out and it had to be a traumatizing experience, but that relates back to me wanting a confrontation with Tys dad because I would have gone absolutly mental. Great read though I really enjoyed it.
TW for Homophobia and Conversion camp.
TW for Homophobia and Conversion camp.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying
Minor: Emotional abuse
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