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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2/5
I thought it was alright. I was excited about the roman but to me it fell short somehow.
I thought it was alright. I was excited about the roman but to me it fell short somehow.
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
5.0
Everything is coming together for Mac. He has a boyfriend, or at least he thinks he does, and a great group of friends in his childhood London home, when his film producer dad drops a bomb; they're moving to Glasgow. Mac is devastating about being away from his friends, but he meets a new guy that has him suspended between two worlds. I freaking love slice of life books, and once you add a queer romance, coming of age story, with a sprinkle of black culture, I am SOLD! The writing in this was beautiful, and I loved how poetry mixed with prose to bring the story to life. Mac and Kay made me smile, cause I understood the rock and hard place they were between. All the friends were wonderful, but not one dimensional. My heart squeezed every time Mac made or avoided a decision only to realize the true impact later. He's clearly a self-centered teenager, but he's becoming more aware of it and I loved the journey. I'm definitely picking up more of Dean's books.
c100's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
priscillvrooij's review against another edition
I just found it boring, to me it feels like the same story kept happening over and over again. Maybe that is the whole point but I couldn't see myself contine the book
quinniantheduck's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookwormreflections's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
"My smile
Becomes a beacon
Lighting up the whole room and the city beyond.
On the top floor
Of a tower block,
I am the lamp
Of a lighthouse,
But I don't warn
Ships of danger.
I signal to all
Queer people:
It is safe here.
We don't have to
Be careful here.
We can finally
Be carefree."
Becomes a beacon
Lighting up the whole room and the city beyond.
On the top floor
Of a tower block,
I am the lamp
Of a lighthouse,
But I don't warn
Ships of danger.
I signal to all
Queer people:
It is safe here.
We don't have to
Be careful here.
We can finally
Be carefree."
aspring's review
3.5
i will never like love triangles
i did, however, like this story at its core (also bonus trans m love interest!!)
also also tiny polyam mention was nice to see :) as an explanation/possibility
i did, however, like this story at its core (also bonus trans m love interest!!)
also also tiny polyam mention was nice to see :) as an explanation/possibility
georgia_jaycee's review against another edition
5.0
Loved that this was accessible queer poetry. Beautiful and fun!