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jazi62's review against another edition
4.0
Surprised how much I enjoyed this story. Lots of cool 90's references that brought the story to life
elvang's review against another edition
3.0
I had a hard time putting this book down and read it over a few short days. That is always a good indicator of an enjoyable read for me.
I thought the author did a great job at fleshing out her characters and setting the scenes. I was right there on the mean streets of NYC with Robin. I loved the way Rizzo gave a voice to homeless GBLT youth. The scene with Robin and Tracy gathering insight for a class assignment in the Youth Centre brought me to tears it was so well done.
I struggled with the misunderstanding section of the book which comes with many Lesfic romance. It was too abrupt in my opinion and left me confused and paging back to see if I had missed personal issues, phobias etc. by one of the MC's. I would have preferred more build up in this area and less HEA in the latter half of the novel. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice happy ever after. I'm just a less is more kind of reader.
Overall I did enjoy this debut novel. The friendship which developed between the college roommates Angie, Tracy and Robin was well done. Friendships are organic things and college is the perfect setting to watch the bonds grow between these disparate personalities. The epilogue implies big things to come for Angie. Looking forward to this authors next book.
I thought the author did a great job at fleshing out her characters and setting the scenes. I was right there on the mean streets of NYC with Robin. I loved the way Rizzo gave a voice to homeless GBLT youth. The scene with Robin and Tracy gathering insight for a class assignment in the Youth Centre brought me to tears it was so well done.
I struggled with the misunderstanding section of the book which comes with many Lesfic romance. It was too abrupt in my opinion and left me confused and paging back to see if I had missed personal issues, phobias etc. by one of the MC's. I would have preferred more build up in this area and less HEA in the latter half of the novel. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice happy ever after. I'm just a less is more kind of reader.
Overall I did enjoy this debut novel. The friendship which developed between the college roommates Angie, Tracy and Robin was well done. Friendships are organic things and college is the perfect setting to watch the bonds grow between these disparate personalities. The epilogue implies big things to come for Angie. Looking forward to this authors next book.
vixdag's review
3.0
This was a good book about young love that doesn't patronize the huge feelings that surround your first love. The feelings between the two main characters are over dramatic, but isn't' that part of a first love, especially when it takes place in college where you are getting your first dose of independence while still looking for acceptance from your parents? The book takes place in the 90's and the author does a great job throwing in cultural references that give it authenticity as well as nostalgia. The bonus to this book is that it highlights the issues that many teens face when they come out to their families and end up on the streets due to being shunned by their families. The end of the book is a bit cliched because all three of the college roomies fulfill their wildest dreams, but sometimes that's exactly what I need to hear. This makes for the perfect light romance when you want to tune out the real world.
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