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3.79 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
DNF at 40 pages.
There’s nothing really wrong with this book and it probably appeals to a certain audience but that audience is not me.
I didn’t like that the MC was extremely judgmental and yet hated when others judged him. 🤨 That’s my least favorite combo in an MC, especially in a YA.
Also I read a review that this isn’t a friends to lovers romance and the fact that I really liked Dean makes me sad he’s not the LI. 😢
And at 40 pages into a 270 page book, we still don’t have the main plot. This MC actually seems to be happy in his life? He just is obsessed with this other guy who doesn’t really know him at all which is super High School but also a teeny bit sad to watch. 😅
Just not the book I expected.
There’s nothing really wrong with this book and it probably appeals to a certain audience but that audience is not me.
I didn’t like that the MC was extremely judgmental and yet hated when others judged him. 🤨 That’s my least favorite combo in an MC, especially in a YA.
Also I read a review that this isn’t a friends to lovers romance and the fact that I really liked Dean makes me sad he’s not the LI. 😢
And at 40 pages into a 270 page book, we still don’t have the main plot. This MC actually seems to be happy in his life? He just is obsessed with this other guy who doesn’t really know him at all which is super High School but also a teeny bit sad to watch. 😅
Just not the book I expected.
Okay but this was so cute and camp with some important discussions and ponderings mixed in!! Loved it! 🩷
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Max, an out and proud high school senior, accidentally wishes he wasn't gay anymore during a moment of frustration and insecurity. When he wakes up straight he must navigate old relationships but with new dynamics, and he knows he needs to figure out how to get his old life back.
This was heartfelt, hilarious, and beautiful. From beginning to end I just had such a good time reading this book. The characters were so fun and loveable, but Max, the MC, was quite frustrating and spoiled at times (but I need to remember teen characters are intentionally written that way because teenagers often do infuriating things). This was a short quick read that brought me so much joy! I will be looking out for more from Calum McSwiggan.
I have said it once but I'll say it again, YA books like this would have been LIFE CHANGING for me as a very confused queer kid. I'm so glad the younger generation has access to books like this.
This was heartfelt, hilarious, and beautiful. From beginning to end I just had such a good time reading this book. The characters were so fun and loveable, but Max, the MC, was quite frustrating and spoiled at times (but I need to remember teen characters are intentionally written that way because teenagers often do infuriating things). This was a short quick read that brought me so much joy! I will be looking out for more from Calum McSwiggan.
I have said it once but I'll say it again, YA books like this would have been LIFE CHANGING for me as a very confused queer kid. I'm so glad the younger generation has access to books like this.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a book I picked up solely for the premise. 17-year-old gay kid Max is having a hard time navigating trying to have a love life being gay in a small town, and so, in an argument with his friend, wishes he could just have the easy life of being straight instead. Only, his wish comes true. The next day he wakes up, his attraction to men gone, and instead he now has a girlfriend. Will he enjoy his new straight life in this parallel timeline, or will he find his way back to his own world?
I came for the premise of this book, and loved every minute. I liked that the wish changed Max’s sexuality, and yet Straight Max and Gay Max are both the same person, with the same interests and personality.
It delves into what it’s like to be a horny teenager, but didn’t few too uncomfortable or too spicy to read either. And whilst there were a lot of stereotypes, and at times it felt a bit awkward, I think it ended on a high note
This book was sweet, funny, wholesome, lighthearted, and has a diverse cast of queer characters. I’d recommend it to everyone who loves gay YA books, and weird Freaky Friday or Groundhog Day style plots involving parallel universes or time travel.
I came for the premise of this book, and loved every minute. I liked that the wish changed Max’s sexuality, and yet Straight Max and Gay Max are both the same person, with the same interests and personality.
It delves into what it’s like to be a horny teenager, but didn’t few too uncomfortable or too spicy to read either. And whilst there were a lot of stereotypes, and at times it felt a bit awkward, I think it ended on a high note
This book was sweet, funny, wholesome, lighthearted, and has a diverse cast of queer characters. I’d recommend it to everyone who loves gay YA books, and weird Freaky Friday or Groundhog Day style plots involving parallel universes or time travel.