A review by lgbtrepinbooks
The Rivals of Casper Road, by Roan Parrish
5.0
Trigger Warnings: Cursing, blood, missing sibling, sex, past cheating, trauma, grief
Representation: Jewish, Gay
The Rivals of Casper Road is the fourth installment in the Garnet Run series. Bram in new to town and has moved in across the street from Zachary Glass. Zachary is the six-time winner of the block’s Halloween decorating contest and does not plan to miss out on year seven. Zachary accidentally sparks a prank war with Bram but soon enough these rivals become friends and possibly more?
This finished copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book is amazing! It’s an easy read and can be read as a standalone. The story is perfect for a cozy fall day after doing some pumpkin picking!
I really loved both of these characters! I loved how the author normalized Zachary having some social issues without it become the center of his story. I thought his backstory was interesting though. I liked the nuance and trauma that his sister brought but it was also a little weird and felt kind of out of place at times. I thought Bram was a lot of fun and I loved his supportive family! I also loved how friendly he is and I loved the warm welcome he received from the town! Their love story is so quaint and the book has some great steam!
Representation: Jewish, Gay
The Rivals of Casper Road is the fourth installment in the Garnet Run series. Bram in new to town and has moved in across the street from Zachary Glass. Zachary is the six-time winner of the block’s Halloween decorating contest and does not plan to miss out on year seven. Zachary accidentally sparks a prank war with Bram but soon enough these rivals become friends and possibly more?
This finished copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book is amazing! It’s an easy read and can be read as a standalone. The story is perfect for a cozy fall day after doing some pumpkin picking!
I really loved both of these characters! I loved how the author normalized Zachary having some social issues without it become the center of his story. I thought his backstory was interesting though. I liked the nuance and trauma that his sister brought but it was also a little weird and felt kind of out of place at times. I thought Bram was a lot of fun and I loved his supportive family! I also loved how friendly he is and I loved the warm welcome he received from the town! Their love story is so quaint and the book has some great steam!