Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan

Straight Expectations

Calum McSwiggan

336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Description

The brilliant debut novel from author, presenter and LGBTQ+ advocate Calum McSwiggan!Seventeen-year-old Max has always been out, proud and just a little spoiled. Frustrated by the lack of romantic options in his small-town high school, during an a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 74%
hopeful 51%
reflective 46%
inspiring 44%
emotional 37%
adventurous 16%
informative 9%
relaxing 6%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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