A review by readingandteaching247
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren

challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

My favorite LGBTQIA+ book i read this pride month was by far this book.  Also I will read anything Christina Lauren write! I’m working my way through their backlist right now. This book is so different from any of their previous books but is no less lovely.

This is a YA story about a boy who is bisexual, who recently relocated to Utah from progressive California.  It is the struggle he has with not being out at school or in his community (but he is out at home and his family is wonderfully supportive).  There is a lot of discussion about religion and how that affects how many of the towns people view the world and how they choose to see those who are different from them.

Tanner falls for a boy who is Mormon.  That boy has to struggle with his identity and how to navigate his religious family (his father is a bishop) and finding his way in their secret relationship. 

This book is beautifully written, thought provoking, heartbreaking at times but also full of hope.  There is light at the end of the tunnel for both these boys and if they could just manage to escape this town then they could have a chance at an even better more fulfilled life.  I enjoyed every second of this one!  I listened on audiobook and highly recommend this to any of my readers, romance, YA, and all of the above.  If you’re looking for a book to wrap up your pride month reading go for this one!
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