A review by cheye13
Status Update by Annabeth Albert

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I know it's one of Albert's older/earlier published works, but I am a little tired of a character being penetrated as a symbol of trust and relationship growth. The characters always have such healthy "we don't have to" sexual outlooks and I've yet to see that reflected in the actual events of the story.

I am, however, always moved by the way Albert handles inexperienced or aspec characters with such care. I've yet to find an author in the genre that does so as well and as often as she does.

As a whole with this one, I found the relationship unbalanced and the religious storyline rushed and overlooked. Noah's internalized homophobia and general anxiety about his sexuality is resolved far too quickly. And beyond the religious bigotry plotline, there's not a specific hook for this book. Those who've read her other nerdy series, True Colors, will likely be disappointed with this one. But if you'd like something in the same vein but approach it with reasonable expectations, it's a perfectly serviceable book.
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