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A review by jsncnrd
Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell
5.0
I'm infamous for crying at books, but this was different. I haven't ugly cried like this because of a book in a few months (I'm looking at you, A Little Life).
I absolutely loved and adored Something Like Summer. I read it this past summer (lol) and fell in love with not only the story, but the characters. Particularly Jace. When I found out there was a sequel that was told from his POV and included his backstory, I was beyond excited to read it.
The entire first two-thirds of the book were spent on Jace's experiences before he met Ben, especially his teenage years. Jace's love for Victor was beautiful, and it showed us what a hopeful, loyal, forgiving, empathetic boy Jace was. He was everything a protagonist should be.
Commence Spoiler Alert:
After we find out what happens to Victor and we see the grief and emotion that Jace has to battle for the remainder of his life, my heart was in pieces on the floor. It was just so genuine and human. I loved getting Jace's side of the story when it came to him and Ben's relationship, fallout, reunion, marriage, and the ending.
Having read the first book, I obviously knew what was coming at the end of the book. I was wondering how it would work -- the point of view of a character AS they passed away. I thought I was ready, but I wasn't. My emotions were all over the place as I read that final, heart-wrenching, moving scene. It was beautiful, tragic, and poetic.
I cannot even express how much I love Jace and what his character stands for. Of him, Ben, and Tim, there is no contest as to who my favorite of the three is. Jace was a pure, kind soul and despite the ending, I was so happy that he finally found the love he was looking for.
When I read those final three words, my heart was both broken and full at the same time. I could think of no better way to celebrate Jace's life and no other way to end his story.
"He was loved."
I absolutely loved and adored Something Like Summer. I read it this past summer (lol) and fell in love with not only the story, but the characters. Particularly Jace. When I found out there was a sequel that was told from his POV and included his backstory, I was beyond excited to read it.
The entire first two-thirds of the book were spent on Jace's experiences before he met Ben, especially his teenage years. Jace's love for Victor was beautiful, and it showed us what a hopeful, loyal, forgiving, empathetic boy Jace was. He was everything a protagonist should be.
Commence Spoiler Alert:
After we find out what happens to Victor and we see the grief and emotion that Jace has to battle for the remainder of his life, my heart was in pieces on the floor. It was just so genuine and human. I loved getting Jace's side of the story when it came to him and Ben's relationship, fallout, reunion, marriage, and the ending.
Having read the first book, I obviously knew what was coming at the end of the book. I was wondering how it would work -- the point of view of a character AS they passed away. I thought I was ready, but I wasn't. My emotions were all over the place as I read that final, heart-wrenching, moving scene. It was beautiful, tragic, and poetic.
I cannot even express how much I love Jace and what his character stands for. Of him, Ben, and Tim, there is no contest as to who my favorite of the three is. Jace was a pure, kind soul and despite the ending, I was so happy that he finally found the love he was looking for.
When I read those final three words, my heart was both broken and full at the same time. I could think of no better way to celebrate Jace's life and no other way to end his story.
"He was loved."