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A review by brookeisbusyreading
Out of the Blue by Jason June
hopeful
inspiring
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
I am obsessed with the way Jason June described Sean’s chubbiness! I’ve always loved Sean’s size in a guy because it make hugs more comfortable! Sean is also a sweetheart, hopeless romantic, and aspiring filmmaker whose ideas sound like something I’d watch. While I’m giving this book 5 stars, I do kind of wish we’d explored more of Sean’s personality and likes or dislikes. His empathy makes me very relatable, which makes me think there’s so many layers to him we didn’t get to see. Oh, and did I mention I’m obsessed with the way Jason June described his chubbiness? Because I can’t express how much I love it!
I have a lot to say about Crest too. Beautiful name, by the way! I wouldn’t call them selfish at the beginning of the story, maybe narrow-minded and self-absorbed. Naturally, Big Bear Sean swoops in with his thick thighs and brings Crest out of their shell. Their relationship feels smooth and, like their hand holding, just right. Crest’s outfits were iconic too! Love the non-gendered approach to this character and exploration of gendered attire! Between them and Sean, we definitely more details on Crest’s world and environment in the Blue. It makes sense with the human world being what we experience daily. Crest’s - no, I won’t call him Ross - fascination with new human things was adorable. And made even cuter through Sean’s perspective and project! I kind of want to see the film Sean made of them!
References to romance movies were enjoyable, though I don’t watch too many romances so I didn’t get some of them. Kavya’s part toward the end threw me! I get why she did it but come on, girl! The mer terminology, descriptions of their lifestyle, and how scaling works was beautiful! June’s writing style had me in a chokehold in Jay’s Gay Agenda and it wasn’t just a fluke. I need more! More stories, more chubby rep!
Lastly, we’ve got to talk about that ending… Yes, but also why’d you have to do my heart like that? It’s so satisfying, even if it wasn’t what I was expecting. Yeah, this is a wonderful book with some important lessons. So proud to put it on my shelf next to JGA!
I have a lot to say about Crest too. Beautiful name, by the way! I wouldn’t call them selfish at the beginning of the story, maybe narrow-minded and self-absorbed. Naturally, Big Bear Sean swoops in with his thick thighs and brings Crest out of their shell. Their relationship feels smooth and, like their hand holding, just right. Crest’s outfits were iconic too! Love the non-gendered approach to this character and exploration of gendered attire! Between them and Sean, we definitely more details on Crest’s world and environment in the Blue. It makes sense with the human world being what we experience daily. Crest’s - no, I won’t call him Ross - fascination with new human things was adorable. And made even cuter through Sean’s perspective and project! I kind of want to see the film Sean made of them!
References to romance movies were enjoyable, though I don’t watch too many romances so I didn’t get some of them. Kavya’s part toward the end threw me! I get why she did it but come on, girl! The mer terminology, descriptions of their lifestyle, and how scaling works was beautiful! June’s writing style had me in a chokehold in Jay’s Gay Agenda and it wasn’t just a fluke. I need more! More stories, more chubby rep!
Lastly, we’ve got to talk about that ending… Yes, but also why’d you have to do my heart like that? It’s so satisfying, even if it wasn’t what I was expecting. Yeah, this is a wonderful book with some important lessons. So proud to put it on my shelf next to JGA!