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easefcik's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Very enjoyable ❤️. I appreciated the honesty around the difficulties many people face when coming out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Grief, and Alcohol
afoolishfigment's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The book was a nice fun read, I enjoyed the characters for the most part!
I called the 'twist' near the end early on, so I wasn't too surprised.
The characters were a little bit whiny at times, and I may have eye rolled at them more than I would have liked to, but for two "teenagers" I can can accept it.
My one question though, while I know it happens, why do we need to have high schoolers drink so casually? 🤔
Overall it was a nice feel good read, exactly what it was supposed to be.
I called the 'twist' near the end early on, so I wasn't too surprised.
The characters were a little bit whiny at times, and I may have eye rolled at them more than I would have liked to, but for two "teenagers" I can can accept it.
My one question though, while I know it happens, why do we need to have high schoolers drink so casually? 🤔
Overall it was a nice feel good read, exactly what it was supposed to be.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
fanboyriot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read For:
😘 RomCom
☕️ Family Secrets
🎡 Dollywood Vibes
🤫 Secret Relationship
🏳️🌈 Gay Country Music
The backstory to this was so good, the family secrets, hidden songs, and some good old gay country music. As someone who grew up listening to country music it is so satisfying to see all the queer artists gaining recognition. So I loved this book and Emmett fully committed to his dream.
I am so happy with how this book ended. I was a little nervous there for a second. The internalized homophobia ran deep. Having said that the character development was amazing. All the characters were written nicely, they had depth and personality. I really enjoyed reading this.
Release Date: 07, June 2022
POV: Switching, First Person
Spice: 🌶️ (mentioned)
Rep: Gay (MCs), BIPOC (SCs), Multiple Sclerosis (MC’s Mom)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Grief
ajc0516's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Outing
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Medical content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Hate crime, Infidelity, and Outing