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bookbuffbex's review against another edition
4.0
Torn between 3 and 4 stars. This book broke my heart a few times. Overall, a beautiful story with a great message, but it feels like something is missing.
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Most of the book is written from Tanner's perspective with his insight and interpretation of Sebastian's feelings. It bugged me that all of a sudden at the last few chapters started alternating between Tanner and Sebastian. Why wait until the end? Why not alternate perspectives throughout? It pulled me out of the story at the end and made the "happily ever after" too contrived.
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Most of the book is written from Tanner's perspective with his insight and interpretation of Sebastian's feelings. It bugged me that all of a sudden at the last few chapters started alternating between Tanner and Sebastian. Why wait until the end? Why not alternate perspectives throughout? It pulled me out of the story at the end and made the "happily ever after" too contrived.
readingwithrae's review against another edition
5.0
i just read 200+ pages within the 3 hours i've been on the check-out desk at work and now i'm trying not to cry where everyone can see HELP
relentlesseliza's review against another edition
4.0
★4 STARS★
I was much too curious about the blurb to Autoboyography to pass up the opportunity to read it. Admittedly there were aspects to it that made me nervous as to what kind of read it would be. But in all honesty after reading the first page I was instantly reassured by the style and tone of the writing.
High School can be an awkward time for most of us, and in theory none more so than for Tanner Scott. He’s an agonist, bisexual boy living in a highly conservative religious community. His family are incredibly supportive, but even as progressive as they are; they understand the importance of Tanner keeping his sexuality hidden.
Although not currently able to live the open life he has in the past, it hasn’t held Tanner back from making the most of his High School experience in Utah. He has friends, he has a social life, and best of all a personality I couldn’t help but fall in love with.
Tanner is fully prepared to coast the course, but once he sets his eyes on class alumni and mentor Sebastian Brother, his whole world is about to be shaken up.
I can’t tell you the range of emotions I went through reading this novel. It was brilliantly awkward at times to the point of laughing out loud, but there was also the angst that felt heightened due its star crossed nature. It’s a coming of age story that focuses on self-acceptance and tolerance, but most importantly it’s a sweet story of first love.
itswessums's review against another edition
5.0
I had never heard of this book until I was at Barnes and Noble with a friend and she recommended it. I bought it off of her recommendation and I am so glad that I did! Autoboyography is sweet, raw, funny and most importantly, realistic. Most YA books (especially ones dealing with LGBT themes) have a tendency to feel like they are cliche and a little unrelatable at times. Luckily, Autoboyagraphy remains feeling authentic the entire time. Tanner is a character who feels like you've known him for years, and that makes it much easier to get invested into his story. Tanner and Sebastian are both people that you want to root for, and their relationship is one that never feels contrived. This one was definitely one of the better LGBT YA books I've read and I'm looking forward to reading more from Christina Lauren in the future. Wonderful writing, wonderful characters, wonderful read!
evancrichardson's review against another edition
4.0
Christina/Lauren did a beautiful job of combining their experiences and expertise in adolescents, mental health, and the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to create the world Tanner moved into. Tanner’s internal dialogue and family dynamics were beautiful and elegant. However, the movement between his and Sebastian’s narration, as well as the Epilogue, provided similar challenges to that noticed by Tanner’s teacher in his own book’s ending. Nevertheless, the book is an insightful read for anyone interested to witness someone’s wrestling with sexuality within a highly structured religious community/belief system.
ashction's review against another edition
5.0
My heart was in my throat this entire book, and it was wonderful. ❤👬💛👭💙👫💜
jaclynhope's review against another edition
4.0
Super solid teen romance, though I'd definitely say it's more written for adult women... haha. It just gives that vibe. Christina Lauren took a risk with this one and it paid off.
hannahinlibraryland's review against another edition
4.0
A look into what it's like to grow up in a strict faith while being queer. A journey to acceptance and finding the balance between faith and truest self.
frannien06's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story so much. It gave me all the feels, and my heart was in my throat the entire time. The book is a little 'John Green' ish in the way that things are almost too perfect hanging off the edge or unrealistic, but thankfully it never fell over. Tanner is a bisexual young adult, whose parents accept him 100%, and even though he is not 'out' to others because the live in...dun dun dun.. UTAH! lol "A half-Jewish, half-nothing queer kid who moves to an LDS-infested town" - Tanner. Eventually, as expected, he falls for Sebastian. Sebastian is very religious and follows the Mormon church, but he is also falling for Tanner. Following their story was heart warming and heart breaking all at once. It was sweet and innocent, and it I just at it up. The friendship between Autumn and Tanner was special to me, and I loved them. I especially loved that the authors were able to show how an individual struggles, not only with their sexuality, but with their religion as well. I don't think you have to be Mormon to understand the feelings Sebastian is going through, I think it's extremely relevant to any religion. When you're brought up on specific beliefs, it's terrifying that something could cause even the tiniest hint of hesitation. It can throw your whole life up in the air. I am very happy with how it all turned out though.The story is swift and smooth and I didn't want it to end.
what I didn't like: Only one thing bothered me. We got to hear some of Sebastian's POV but it was much later in the book,and in 3rd person, which is not what I expected or would've liked. Most importantly, we never got to hear about 'the email' that was a huge deal and the book never touched on the why or what happened, and I thought that was crucial. I still need to know what in the world happened to cause that?! And what happened during the 'letter party' I mean.. that's how it ended. Is this part of a series? I'm confused lol other than that 5*!
what I didn't like: Only one thing bothered me. We got to hear some of Sebastian's POV but it was much later in the book,and in 3rd person, which is not what I expected or would've liked. Most importantly, we never got to hear about 'the email' that was a huge deal and the book never touched on the why or what happened, and I thought that was crucial. I still need to know what in the world happened to cause that?! And what happened during the 'letter party' I mean.. that's how it ended. Is this part of a series? I'm confused lol other than that 5*!