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3starzard_jake's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kathleenes's review against another edition
5.0
I love this story! It’s such a beautiful telling of queerness and being a teenager and trying to find yourself. So good. I love a queer love story!
kthornette's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
“Do you see me as a guy?
“Miles, I see you as everything you tell me you are and want to be.”
I got this ARC so long ago … anyways. I should’ve read it sooner because it’s so good. 10/10 will recommend this coming-of-age romance.
I loved reading Miles’ post-trans journey as he navigates high school. I would’ve loved to read more about him slowly changing pronouns, clothes, and all of that as well. But, I enjoyed this. It was so cute and light, a perfect balance of friendship and romance.
Miles and Eric were so cute too! I read as reread their first kiss cause it was just !!! Eric is the greenest of green flags. Such a sweetheart.
Stefania is also a queen.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC!
michaelasreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jun_liuyue's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A bit disappointed by the plot, I feel like some things were unnecessary and meaningless. Still good either way but the most interesting characters could have been more developed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Dysphoria
moonsmistress's review against another edition
4.0
so many things my lil baby gay heart wanted and needed to hear and read
m1kayla143's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
Always the Almost follows Miles as he experiences many changes in his life. He learns more about himself throughout, though not without a few bumps along the way.
I really love this book! It was a perfect coming of age story. Miles makes many mistakes but grows and learns from them. I loved the characters and their development. I know nothing about piano but I loved how it was used throughout the story. It added quite nicely. The cover is also adorable!
This is a really enjoyable and sweet book! I would definitely recommend you read it.
Always the Almost follows Miles as he experiences many changes in his life. He learns more about himself throughout, though not without a few bumps along the way.
I really love this book! It was a perfect coming of age story. Miles makes many mistakes but grows and learns from them. I loved the characters and their development. I know nothing about piano but I loved how it was used throughout the story. It added quite nicely. The cover is also adorable!
This is a really enjoyable and sweet book! I would definitely recommend you read it.
mmcz26's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
myloveshine's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5