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If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich, Sophie Gonzales
50 reviews
sunflower289's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
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
4.25
it was fun! nothing spectacular or excitingly noteworthy, but i may be biased because i've read a lot of boyband fan fiction… nevertheless, it was a great book. it delivers exactly what it promises yet has its own emotional and unique moments that made me finish it all in one day. aside from it being a delightful romance, it dives into the world of entertainment: how abusive management companies can be (especially towards group acts), the unsettling nature of fan behavior yet also its weird comfort, & the hectic schedules of different performers. it made me rethink my perspective of celebrities and reminded me to be more cautious in my “fangirling” as well as avoiding parasocial relationships.
i thought the arch about angel was so important, and really props to the authors for including the aspects/effects of fame in the romance as well as the surrounding characters. it didn't take away from their relationship, or was rushed/unexpected. we see a gradual increase of substance abuse from angel, with multiple vulnerable moments leading up to the car crash. the creation of his personality also played a vital role in accurately showing readers how often this happens in the industry, how those who value fun and joy in their everyday lives, may feel so pent up by the stress and control of fame and end up turning to drugs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
thepinkladylazarus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
its_vendetta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
SECOND BEST BOOK IVE READ THIS YEAR. Wow. And I doubt that it will ever get moved down!!
The story was AMAZING. So compelling. I cried twice. I loved the writing so much!! I think the romance was also done exceptionally well!! The buildup was perfect and both Ruben and Zach were both such well written characters and their individual faults were so realistic!
Another round of applause for the side characters!! Usually I struggle to remember the side characters in books, especially if there are many but not these characters!! Even the ones that I despised were memorable and they all contributed to the plot in meaningful ways.
Overall 10/10!! Can’t think of any major issues I had with it. Only request would be toexpand on Angel and Jon some more!! I loved them I needed to see even more. I want to find out how Angel deals with staying sober and how Jon ends up dealing with his dad and everything!!
Honestly can see this book having a sequel and while I don’t believe that will happen, it’s pretty unrealistic, I CAN STILL DREAM!!
The story was AMAZING. So compelling. I cried twice. I loved the writing so much!! I think the romance was also done exceptionally well!! The buildup was perfect and both Ruben and Zach were both such well written characters and their individual faults were so realistic!
Another round of applause for the side characters!! Usually I struggle to remember the side characters in books, especially if there are many but not these characters!! Even the ones that I despised were memorable and they all contributed to the plot in meaningful ways.
Overall 10/10!! Can’t think of any major issues I had with it. Only request would be to
Honestly can see this book having a sequel and while I don’t believe that will happen, it’s pretty unrealistic, I CAN STILL DREAM!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
Review on another edition.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Car accident, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
bookb1itch's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
this was recommended by a Y7 girl, so i thought I'd read it before buying for our library. I was pleasantly surprised. A little bit more sex than I expected (possibly because I was watching Heartstopper at the same time) but the focus is on the relationship and everything is consensual. Characters other than the main two are well written and the story shows both supportive friends and some adults who struggle to understand. This could so easily be a true story, sadly.zefancifulreader's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a fun read!
Boy Band public image drama plus friends to lovers romance?! Joy.
I loved the duel authorship of having each author focus on just one half of the couple. It created a realness to the characters, especially in moments of relationship miscommunication/ duality in arguments.
The Angel side story was very interesting, and although YA sugar coated, didn’t shy away from the addiction reality and it’s pain and consequences.
The ending felt a tiny bit rushed and I was honestly surprised when/where the story ended… But, them saying “bye, see you NEVER” to Geoff was as good of a happy ending as any. (What a dick.)
I really wish they had included a “one year later” epilogue. I want MORE.
The main four boys are a very fun group of characters and I could enjoy reading about their bickering and playfulness all day long. I was worried that the story would dissolve into the classic “solo career” angle but the love and commitment these four have for each other is strong and it was a joy to experience.
If this book were a drink:
It would be cherry coke. I have no idea why. It just fits.
Boy Band public image drama plus friends to lovers romance?! Joy.
I loved the duel authorship of having each author focus on just one half of the couple. It created a realness to the characters, especially in moments of relationship miscommunication/ duality in arguments.
The Angel side story was very interesting, and although YA sugar coated, didn’t shy away from the addiction reality and it’s pain and consequences.
The ending felt a tiny bit rushed and I was honestly surprised when/where the story ended…
I really wish they had included a “one year later” epilogue. I want MORE.
The main four boys are a very fun group of characters and I could enjoy reading about their bickering and playfulness all day long. I was worried that the story would dissolve into the classic “solo career” angle but the love and commitment these four have for each other is strong and it was a joy to experience.
If this book were a drink:
It would be cherry coke. I have no idea why. It just fits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual content
robin_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Two band members fall for each other and go through the struggle of keeping it secret, finding themselves and learning how to express themselves despite their abusive and restrictive management and despite everything else going on in their lives.
This brought back memories of my kpop days. Such an odd and nostalgic feeling. I liked the characters and the way they developed and grew.
This was a nice read that felt a lot like a palette cleanser. The audiobook was okay to listen to. I wish they had two different male narrators for the two POVs.
This brought back memories of my kpop days. Such an odd and nostalgic feeling. I liked the characters and the way they developed and grew.
This was a nice read that felt a lot like a palette cleanser. The audiobook was okay to listen to. I wish they had two different male narrators for the two POVs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
nickoliver's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
katrina_5's review against another edition
challenging
funny
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
4.5
I truly enjoyed this book, I loved reading how Zacks character came to terms with his sexuality and how he developed throughout the book.
The bands friendship worked really well together, relationships within this book were really well thought out and written.
However, the reason I deducted a .5 was due to the lack of concern over Angel, I feel his addiction was overlooked and made his relationships between everyone in the band seem worthless. No one ensured his safety until he was far to gone. Furthermore, his recovery was glazed over - I would've loved more detail over how that impact him and the band mates especially since most situations he was joking about the love interests.
Another fault was within a Zacks dynamic with his mother, she is comforting and open yet when he comes out she compares him to his father who had little relevance within the story. It felt like a poor choice - yes not every one has a nice coming out story, but this felt like they felt the need to make another plot for drama within a book which has a dramatic theme from the beginning.
Overall, I feel this book was well written and thought out. I truly enjoyed the romance, I'd recommend to anyone interested.
The bands friendship worked really well together, relationships within this book were really well thought out and written.
Another fault was within a Zacks dynamic with his mother, she is comforting and open yet when he comes out she compares him to his father who had little relevance within the story. It felt like a poor choice - yes not every one has a nice coming out story, but this felt like they felt the need to make another plot for drama within a book which has a dramatic theme from the beginning.
Overall, I feel this book was well written and thought out. I truly enjoyed the romance, I'd recommend to anyone interested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Cursing, Blood, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Outing
laracroft2001's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content