Reviews with content warning for Religious bigotry - Autoboyography

First, I want to thank the authors for that ending! I try to accept whatever ending books have because obviously they’re written that way for a reason, but I was BEGGING for this book to end the way I wanted it to lol

Tanner and Sebastian’s struggles, family dynamics, and views on their sexuality was kind of addictive to read about. I don’t want to call current queer romances ‘light-hearted’ or ‘flowery’, though they mostly have a happy ever after (that I’m not complaining about). I like that Autoboyography didn’t have that feeling. The romance was paced differently for one thing.

I’ve also got…different feelings about religion and sexuality or gender identity now than I did when I was little. There’s some religious trauma in there too. Naturally, I connected with Sebastian’s struggles even if I, thankfully, wasn’t around such a religious household. I can sympathize with him.

I love the title of this book too! I don’t know what else to say except that it’s just a really good book!

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rafacolog's review against another edition

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emotional

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

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thejenstamps's review

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

After reflecting on this beautiful novel for a few days, I can safely say that this is my favorite read of 2023 - and easily top five of all time.

I wish this was required reading for high school kids.

If you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, love someone who is LGBTQIA+, want to understand the community more, and/or are an ally, you’ll adore this book.

And if you don’t fit into one of those categories above, you probably should definitely read this book.

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rachelyrun's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

The pacing in this book is dead on. I cared so much about these characters my chest hurt and I couldn't put it down.

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rachminick's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring

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

4.0

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mimo_'s review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ok so despite one of the main plot points of the book being abt seb being ,, deeply mormon ,, it never went fr into detail so it still felt like a light read~

felt perhaps a bit two dimensional at times but im also not the target audience here i thought it was cute n fun

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dielesemotte's review against another edition

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challenging emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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xomandymoo's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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