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althea's review
4.0
This second short story in the "Come What May" short story series was an absolute joy to read! As a nonbinary person in a relationship with another nonbinary person, it made me so happy to see a YA nonbinary love story that is just so full of happiness and hope and I had a smile on my face the whole time I read it! I really hope this short story gets into the hands of those who need it most (aka nonbinary and questioning teens) as it's something I would have loved to get my hands on when I was younger! If you're a fan of Eli Wray's writing and you're looking for something similar with regards to the joyful, nonbinary storylines but YA, then this will definitely be perfect for you!
Thanks to Netgalley and Interlude Press for an E-ARC copy in return for an honest review!
Thanks to Netgalley and Interlude Press for an E-ARC copy in return for an honest review!
anatomydetective's review
4.0
Thank you, Netgalley, for this digital ARC. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and unbiased.
This was a sweet little romantic YA LGBTQ story/novella set in during the pandemic. The main character, Kaye, and their love interest, Dev, are both nonbinary. I always enjoy stories that feature modern technology as a part of the plot. I find it roots it more realistically in the current moment, and with the pandemic it seems technology would be an unavoidable intermediary.
The story itself was not complex, in fact I saw it as more of a character study. This did not detract from it in any way, as what is the pandemic if not a time for introspection and personal growth? The two main characters learn about each other and themselves. A lovely story.
This was a sweet little romantic YA LGBTQ story/novella set in during the pandemic. The main character, Kaye, and their love interest, Dev, are both nonbinary. I always enjoy stories that feature modern technology as a part of the plot. I find it roots it more realistically in the current moment, and with the pandemic it seems technology would be an unavoidable intermediary.
The story itself was not complex, in fact I saw it as more of a character study. This did not detract from it in any way, as what is the pandemic if not a time for introspection and personal growth? The two main characters learn about each other and themselves. A lovely story.
beyondthebig5's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
(Thanks to Duet for NetGalley approval, which didn't influence the way I felt about this book.)
Kaye is shocked when Wen - an Insta celebrity they're a huge fan of - reaches out to them over the internet during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. The two non-binary teens grow closer in over the following months in this gorgeous short, despite not being able to meet in person due to the lockdown.
This is the only YA I've read so far that deals with COVID-19 and it's going to be hard to improve on it! It's a super-cute romance with two utterly charming leads, and I read it with a massive smile on my face all the way through. The way it builds up, showing scenes from the two main characters' lives as they support each other throughout a traumatic year, is really sweet and perfectly-paced. The dialogue is sparkling and both of the leads are adorable. Huge recommendation as a perfect pick-me-up for anyone who wants to read a story that will show a glimmer of hope to all of us trying to get through the current situation.
Kaye is shocked when Wen - an Insta celebrity they're a huge fan of - reaches out to them over the internet during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. The two non-binary teens grow closer in over the following months in this gorgeous short, despite not being able to meet in person due to the lockdown.
This is the only YA I've read so far that deals with COVID-19 and it's going to be hard to improve on it! It's a super-cute romance with two utterly charming leads, and I read it with a massive smile on my face all the way through. The way it builds up, showing scenes from the two main characters' lives as they support each other throughout a traumatic year, is really sweet and perfectly-paced. The dialogue is sparkling and both of the leads are adorable. Huge recommendation as a perfect pick-me-up for anyone who wants to read a story that will show a glimmer of hope to all of us trying to get through the current situation.
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