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kdat's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted, desperately, to love the book because I’ve enjoyed his articles and enjoy his social media presence. I didn’t hate it but it’s definitely not something that I’ll be thinking about later. It was ok. I do, however, completely concur with his avoidance of Beytheists.
audiobebop's review
3.0
3.5 stars, I cackled throughout this collection.
Arceneaux provides a candid and witty exploration of identity, religion, and sexuality. His writing displays humor and vulnerability that is both heartfelt and relatable. He shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges that came with reconciling his queer identity with his religious upbringing. Shedding light on the complexities of navigating love, family, and faith in a society that often struggles to accept diversity, this book reminded me to accept my own complexities and embrace my true self. Arceneaux's unique voice and honesty make this a fun read.
Arceneaux provides a candid and witty exploration of identity, religion, and sexuality. His writing displays humor and vulnerability that is both heartfelt and relatable. He shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges that came with reconciling his queer identity with his religious upbringing. Shedding light on the complexities of navigating love, family, and faith in a society that often struggles to accept diversity, this book reminded me to accept my own complexities and embrace my true self. Arceneaux's unique voice and honesty make this a fun read.
eyre_apparent's review
4.0
I first heard Michael Arceneaux when he was a guest on the podcast, Keep It! and his presence/voice led me to this book. I'm thankful for this collection of essays because it offered such a personal, open insight into various aspects of his life. And while it made me sad, it also made me laugh aloud many times, which I think is a testament to his skill as a writer. Looking forward to reading his next book.
jonscott9's review
4.0
Of course the title, and especially the subtitle, piqued my interest. (From my high-school youth group turned Campus Crusade for Christ collegiate days, anything about Christian or faith-adjacent dating summons my spiritual PSTD.) Arceneaux has a vivacious, bouncy voice that reads so conversational that this book became a blitz of a read for your boy, who's normally such a slow reader (at least as I age, bloop). While he hasn't asked the iconic Beyowulf into his heart as personal lord and savior, he's come close in this beautiful, ephemeral life.
The ending here felt a bit abbreviated. Not abrupt, but perhaps slightly open ended. No loose ends tied up, so to speak; then again, I guess that's the way of us millennials. (Tidy closure, what are you?) And I might've liked him to go into more psycho-social, -sexual, -familial (etc.) stuff, but what he divulges about himself and about gay men of a certain generation, especially young Black gay men, is staggering if you think about it at length.
I'm glad for his experiences and how he shares them. I'm glad for his spirit and humor. And I will have at everything he writes forevermore. I give thanks for this guy, and for our beloved Beyonic Woman.
The ending here felt a bit abbreviated. Not abrupt, but perhaps slightly open ended. No loose ends tied up, so to speak; then again, I guess that's the way of us millennials. (Tidy closure, what are you?) And I might've liked him to go into more psycho-social, -sexual, -familial (etc.) stuff, but what he divulges about himself and about gay men of a certain generation, especially young Black gay men, is staggering if you think about it at length.
I'm glad for his experiences and how he shares them. I'm glad for his spirit and humor. And I will have at everything he writes forevermore. I give thanks for this guy, and for our beloved Beyonic Woman.