i'm not sure what i was expecting but it wasn't that. like, the cover screamed classic novel so i was surprised to see that this was published only in 2012. Actually, the main reason I started this is because the cover reminded me of Heart of Stone by Johannes. Another fave of mine. Covers like this just never disappoints. 

From the start, I was interested already. Although Sean and Nate didn't end up together, I do wonder what if, you know? Because it kinda seemed like it would be a nice love story, a former student 14 years ago and a 13 year age gap. But then Dreo came on... Sean didn't stand a chance. Esoecially when Dreo speaks in Italian---mamma mia! But what really touched me is everything else about this story, the fact that so many characters here were gay? Nate and Michael's relationship? Nate himself? I was smiling so much while reading! 

Anyway, this was really an enjoyable read. The writing is very simple but it didn't matter because I wasn't really looking for a book like that, although I sure am hoping the other books of this author does have one that has poetic writing. Can't wait to explore more of her works!<3