Red + Blue is the first book I’ve read by author AB Gayle, but I am sure there will be more in the future. This book is about two people finding their place in the world, figuring out how to use their individual voice, while also learning to ask for help along the way. The author chose an unusual style in writing this book, but it really worked for me. The book opens with first person from Ben’s perspective, then switches to Adrian’s first person perspective of the same amount of time, and then the book moves to third person where we get both Ben and Adrian’s point of view. It sounds confusing, but I promise it works and had me from the start.

I loved Ben’s character, he’s honest and straight forward and strives to be all that he can be, however he’s still only 24 and has some growing up to do because he can be a bit naïve. Adrian was once completely out and proud, but has let his responsibilities, guilt and his father’s prejudices wall him in and the closet is becoming very stuffy. I don’t want to give any more away, but this is a great story with two good guys just trying to find their way.

Ms. Gayle does a fabulous job capturing the life and energy of San Francisco as well the beauty and calm of nature found in Northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. There are great secondary characters found within this book, including both the MC’s family and friends. I can’t wait to hear their stories, especially Jason, Chris and Mick’s! If you like M/M stories about discovery, love and hard decisions, than this book is for you!