A review by endemictoearth
Jeremiah by Jayce Ellis

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I think having this book set in and around DC gave it a little boost for me, but even without the familiarity, I genuinely enjoyed these characters and their dynamic. I liked the little found family that Collin had created with his friends, and how the fact that those friends were acting strangely sort of fueled his relationship with Jeremiah. I figured out why his friend was avoiding him pretty early on, but it was a realistic conflict.

I also appreciated seeing a relationship with a break that felt deliberate and not catastrophic. They had things to figure out, especially Jeremiah, and I liked that they didn't force it. It made their choosing each other seem more careful and considered. I already have the next book in this series on my Kindle.