kaitfaye1's review
emotional
medium-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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Outing, Biphobia, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
kanej's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sorry but if I was made to read my ex’s fanfic about us, I would be in absolute agony.
how did he get an A for that????
how did he get an A for that????
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
hallemcclain's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content
blupies's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book but I feel like a version of this story being told from Sebastian’s perspective would have been more impactful, Tanner as a protagonist got under my skin sometimes. However I do understand that Tanner’s perspective is more lighthearted than what Sebastian’s would have been and that this makes his perspective more palatable to a wider group of people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
booksandme's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
montyalmoro's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Homophobia
sandy_21's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Biphobia
Minor: Sexual content
silver_lining_in_a_book's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
I don’t actually care if you break my heart, Sebastian. I went into this knowing it could happen and I gave it to you anyway. But I don’t want you to break your own. You have so much space in your heart for your church, but does it have space for you?
This is the first time I have read a book by this author duo and I can confidently say it will not be my last. The story that they have created here was beautiful, heart-breaking and so lovingly crafted. It was clear how much the authors cared about their characters and their growth. I fell for all the characters instantly, making the book so readable and easy to fly through!
This is a 4/5 star book for me personally because I did find the insta-love a little hard to believe (Tanner and Sebastian are attacked to each other instantly, although it does take some time for them to talk about these feelings) and perhaps certain traits in the side characters were a little bit overdone (namely, Tanner's supportive parents). In terms of the writing and structure of the book, I found the change in perspective at the very end of the book very odd. I love stories that are told through multiple perspectives, but jumping from first person to third person and then back again right at the end of the book? I feel like the same effect could have been achieved in a more subtle way.
I enjoyed the book regardless and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a sweet and innocent love story between two very loveable characters!
This is the first time I have read a book by this author duo and I can confidently say it will not be my last. The story that they have created here was beautiful, heart-breaking and so lovingly crafted. It was clear how much the authors cared about their characters and their growth. I fell for all the characters instantly, making the book so readable and easy to fly through!
This is a 4/5 star book for me personally because I did find the insta-love a little hard to believe (Tanner and Sebastian are attacked to each other instantly, although it does take some time for them to talk about these feelings) and perhaps certain traits in the side characters were a little bit overdone (namely, Tanner's supportive parents). In terms of the writing and structure of the book, I found the change in perspective at the very end of the book very odd. I love stories that are told through multiple perspectives, but jumping from first person to third person and then back again right at the end of the book? I feel like the same effect could have been achieved in a more subtle way.
I enjoyed the book regardless and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a sweet and innocent love story between two very loveable characters!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
roryiscool's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Biphobia
Minor: Sexual content