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ilovebooksomuch's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
1.0
Boring. I have know feelings on this book. Ended up skimming the latter half of the book
styxx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
darth_lil's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
cakeandbooks1970's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ambiiumm23's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.25
shanno758's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.5
anuajit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Many thanks to Netgalley, Saga Egmont Audio, and the author, for the ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The book follows the story of 2 boys, 16 year old Ryan, who's life has changed so much in the last few months that he feels unsettled. His parents divorced, he moved in with his dad and his new girlfriend and now he is going to share the same house with her son 17 year old Tommy. Tommy is as different from Ryan as he can be a young offender released from juvenile prison on the promise of good behavior, he seems to be cool and edgy. While Ryan is well-behaved good student with promised high grades in upcoming GCSE's.
After a few attempts at creating a camaraderie ends up being disastrous, the boys start to form a cordial bond over Ryan's dyslexia which is being managed and Tommy's dyslexia which is a secret no one knows except for Ryan. As their life starts to get a bit better Tommy discovers a secret that could possibly destroy everything!
The story had a good flow to it alternating between POVs of the 2 boys. I was kind of let down by the twist, and yet happy with it. Th narrator was absolutely brilliant in emoting both the character, though there wasn't much of a difference in vocal tone, the accent change was brilliant!
The book follows the story of 2 boys, 16 year old Ryan, who's life has changed so much in the last few months that he feels unsettled. His parents divorced, he moved in with his dad and his new girlfriend and now he is going to share the same house with her son 17 year old Tommy. Tommy is as different from Ryan as he can be a young offender released from juvenile prison on the promise of good behavior, he seems to be cool and edgy. While Ryan is well-behaved good student with promised high grades in upcoming GCSE's.
After a few attempts at creating a camaraderie ends up being disastrous, the boys start to form a cordial bond over Ryan's dyslexia which is being managed and Tommy's dyslexia which is a secret no one knows except for Ryan. As their life starts to get a bit better Tommy discovers a secret that could possibly destroy everything!
The story had a good flow to it alternating between POVs of the 2 boys. I was kind of let down by the twist, and yet happy with it. Th narrator was absolutely brilliant in emoting both the character, though there wasn't much of a difference in vocal tone, the accent change was brilliant!
cpalmisanod's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ryan has gone through a lot of changes in the last few months. His parents got divorced, his dad has moved him in with his new girlfriend, and now he’s welcoming his dad’s girlfriends son home from Juvie.
Tommy has spent six months in jail for an unspecified crime. He’s trying hard to make changes so he doesn’t make his mom unhappy again.
Ryan and Tommy are struggling to adjust to each other in their new roles as almost brothers. Then when their parents announce their engagement, a big family secret is revealed that threatens everything.
Tommy has spent six months in jail for an unspecified crime. He’s trying hard to make changes so he doesn’t make his mom unhappy again.
Ryan and Tommy are struggling to adjust to each other in their new roles as almost brothers. Then when their parents announce their engagement, a big family secret is revealed that threatens everything.
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