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A review by michaelbereading
Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Max, an out and proud high school senior, accidentally wishes he wasn't gay anymore during a moment of frustration and insecurity. When he wakes up straight he must navigate old relationships but with new dynamics, and he knows he needs to figure out how to get his old life back.
This was heartfelt, hilarious, and beautiful. From beginning to end I just had such a good time reading this book. The characters were so fun and loveable, but Max, the MC, was quite frustrating and spoiled at times (but I need to remember teen characters are intentionally written that way because teenagers often do infuriating things). This was a short quick read that brought me so much joy! I will be looking out for more from Calum McSwiggan.
I have said it once but I'll say it again, YA books like this would have been LIFE CHANGING for me as a very confused queer kid. I'm so glad the younger generation has access to books like this.
This was heartfelt, hilarious, and beautiful. From beginning to end I just had such a good time reading this book. The characters were so fun and loveable, but Max, the MC, was quite frustrating and spoiled at times (but I need to remember teen characters are intentionally written that way because teenagers often do infuriating things). This was a short quick read that brought me so much joy! I will be looking out for more from Calum McSwiggan.
I have said it once but I'll say it again, YA books like this would have been LIFE CHANGING for me as a very confused queer kid. I'm so glad the younger generation has access to books like this.