In Flamer by Mike Curato, Aiden Navarro goes away to Boy Scout summer camp, all the while grappling with various problems: bullies, confusing friendships, and self-doubt. And then there’s Elias, a boy he can’t stop thinking about. But he’s not gay, he can’t be. Having been raised in a religious home, he knows that being …
Tag: contemporary fiction
Book Review | The Lost Story (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer follows Emilie, a young woman who is searching for answers about what happened …
Book Review | The Rom-Commers
In The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center, Emma is a screenwriter whose career never really got off the ground. She’s been busy for the last ten years taking care of her disabled father and getting her younger sister through school. So when her agent and friend contacts her about a work opportunity, she’s surprised; she’s always …
Book Review | The Guncle
This was so cute! In The Guncle by Steven Rowley, Patrick (or GUP, Gay Uncle Patrick) loves his niece Maisie and nephew Grant, but also likes his home in Palm Springs, where he leads a solitary life as an aging actor (well, aging for Hollywood standards). And, as much as he likes Maisie and Grant, …
Book Review | One Perfect Couple
I buddy-read this book with a friend, and honestly, I highly recommend doing that with thrillers; it’s fun to theorize and discuss as you read! In One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware, Lyla is a virologist who lives with her boyfriend Nico, an aspiring actor. They’re rather different people, but that’s okay, because they support …
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