I want to extend my gratitude to Bolindaaudio for providing me with the audiobook of *The Boy I Love* by William Hussey. I absolutely adore Alex Wingfield's portrayal of the characters; his narration captures the changes in tone and adapts wonderfully to the various settings. I was particularly in awe of the singing, as I found myself trying to recall the songs while thoroughly enjoying them. I have thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in this book set during World War II. It is an emotional and thoughtfully crafted story that delves into how individuals cope with their feelings in the midst of war. The novel also tackles important themes such as homophobia, which helps to ground the narrative in its historical context and reflects on past events. One character I especially like is Private Danny McCormick; his cheekiness provides much-needed light relief throughout the book. The story also follows Second Lieutenant Stephen Racksall as he meets and begins to fall in love with Private Danny McCormick, a fellow soldier who has not yet been hardened by the brutal realities of war. Filled with rich historical detail, Hussey’s novel is both a love story and a heartfelt tribute to the men we lost in one of the most brutal wars of the 20th century. This is an exquisite book that tells the story of two young men brought together by the challenging conditions of World War I. Among the limited selection of queer novels set during this era, it has quickly become one of my favourites. #TheBoyILove #WilliamHussey #Audiobook #HistoricalFiction #WorldWarII #QueerLit #LoveStory #AlexWingfield #BookReview #LGBTQ+ #EmotionalRead #WarStories