The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
thejenstamps's review against another edition
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.
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.
And if you don’t fit into one of those categories above, you probably should definitely read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
peh27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
mimo_'s review against another edition
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
felt perhaps a bit two dimensional at times but im also not the target audience here i thought it was cute n fun
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Outing
dielesemotte's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia
cloreadsbooks1364's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
I just finished this book and.... wow!
Okay, so going into this one I had no knowledge except I absolutely adored the cover and have read one of the authors' other books 'The Unhoneymooners' (4 stars, good for a hetero romance).
This book had such an unpredictable plot, usually with romances I can tell how they'll end, but not this one! I had never heard of the terms LDS or Mormon before, so that religion was interesting to learn about. Being a romance-centred book, we don't really receive anything else but events that matter in Tanner and Sebastian's relationship. I like how Tanner's feelings were immediately reciprocated, without any slow burn. We don't get to see that enough in romances.
Tanner was such a sweet protagonist, and Sebastian was such a deep character. Both had their flaws, which added to how much I enjoyed reading about them. Autumn was such a great character, but I wish we'd known more about Tanner's other friends such as Manny. Tanner's parents were so supportive of his bisexuality, it was so lovely!
Overall, a great YA romance!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️ 4.5/5 stars!
Okay, so going into this one I had no knowledge except I absolutely adored the cover and have read one of the authors' other books 'The Unhoneymooners' (4 stars, good for a hetero romance).
This book had such an unpredictable plot, usually with romances I can tell how they'll end, but not this one! I had never heard of the terms LDS or Mormon before, so that religion was interesting to learn about. Being a romance-centred book, we don't really receive anything else but events that matter in Tanner and Sebastian's relationship. I like how Tanner's feelings were immediately reciprocated, without any slow burn. We don't get to see that enough in romances.
Tanner was such a sweet protagonist, and Sebastian was such a deep character. Both had their flaws, which added to how much I enjoyed reading about them. Autumn was such a great character, but I wish we'd known more about Tanner's other friends such as Manny. Tanner's parents were so supportive of his bisexuality, it was so lovely!
Overall, a great YA romance!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️ 4.5/5 stars!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
xomandymoo'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
joey1914's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Outing
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia and Biphobia
Minor: Suicide
marippe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.75
I enjoyed the contrast of the contradictions of religion with how it treats homosexuality, being restrictive while saying God loves you not for who you are but who you align yourself to be.
With such a major focus on Mormons and the LDS, I wish the religious elements felt less surface level? I feel like it was missing something.
With such a major focus on Mormons and the LDS, I wish the religious elements felt less surface level? I feel like it was missing something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry