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queerloras's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Car accident, Sexual content, Biphobia, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Addiction, Drug use, Homophobia, and Mental illness
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Biphobia, Outing, Alcohol, Drug use, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Vomit, Sexual content, and Car accident
Minor: Abandonment and Racism
CW: Forced closeting/pennedbykdb's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
If This Gets Out tells the story of two guys finding themselves and falling in love, with the backdrop of being members of a boy band forced to deny themselves.
I went into this book expecting a cutesy rom-com set in the music industry but boy was I wrong. This book tackled some serious topics and I was here for every second of it.
If This Gets Out had me feeling so many emotions. I felt sad, hurt, scared, and angry as I progressed throughout this book. Zach, Angel, Jon and Ruben had to deal with so much, just so they could live their dream of becoming pop-stars. The authors did a wonderful job of highlighting a lot of the issues and concerns which normally crops up in boy bands. They also did not shy away from how controlling management teams have been suspected of being throughout the years.
I also enjoyed Zach and Ruben’s relationship. I loved watching how it slowly developed and blossomed. It was a pleasure watching Zach work through his sexuality and discovering himself, not only as a boyfriend but as an individual with his own, specific wants and needs. Their relationship felt so healthy and organic and it was a joy to read about.
If This Gets Out was just all-around a great read for me!
Content warning: drug and alcohol abuse, homophobia, emotional abuse, absenteeism, car accident
Graphic: Homophobia and Car accident
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
shaipanda's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I didn’t get around to reading it for a few months after I got it in the mail but once I started it yesterday I literally binged it in like 2 days lol
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Stalking, Mental illness, Biphobia, and Outing
Minor: Abandonment, Racism, Sexual content, and Vomit
princess_peach's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Addiction, Bullying, and Drug use
amethyst_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia
Minor: Outing