This is a super interesting prequel that examines Brian and Ernesto as individuals while they were in college, at a time that becomes pivotal to who they become and their story later in life. And while they attend the same college at the same time, they only have peripheral knowledge of each other.

It’s more of a character study of two people, trying to understand themselves, trying to find a path in life, and discovering themselves sexually.

It is said that this can be read before or after The Blindfold Date, which is absolutely true, but I’m still not sure what I would recommend. I think I would lean towards reading it first, but then I appreciate the linear aspect of that. Either way, these two are super interesting, and I have no doubt you’ll enjoy both books regardless.