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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
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
what in the wattpad fanfic did i js read š canāt even hate bc i read it to scratch a lil itch i had..
alsothereās no way ZACH is a top sorry
kinda preachy, the parts where they tried to be progressive but ended up coming across very surface level and then never went into it again (ex. when thereās a random paragraph about Catholicism and being gay and itās so shallow bc theyāre just like āJon and Ruben went into a DEEP discussion about it and came to an understanding! Heās such an ally!āšš) remind me of āThe Impossible Vastness of Usā (which was worse than this)
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kinda preachy, the parts where they tried to be progressive but ended up coming across very surface level and then never went into it again (ex. when thereās a random paragraph about Catholicism and being gay and itās so shallow bc theyāre just like āJon and Ruben went into a DEEP discussion about it and came to an understanding! Heās such an ally!āšš) remind me of āThe Impossible Vastness of Usā (which was worse than this)
I thought this was charming and such a fun idea! I really enjoyed it but left the story feeling some plot points went unresolved, particularly in relation to the mothers. Ruben never fully confronted the tension with his mother which felt like a let down! And Zach's mothers comment about him being "like his father" was a conversation that needed to happen.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol
lighthearted
medium-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
Gay/bi-discovery YA boyband romance with some serious subplots about addiction, industry abuse, and self-discovery.
I appreciated that, as a YA romance, the two 18-year-old protagonists were still clearly teens. As such, there was some messy-ness, insecurities, not acting mature and making mistakes. The way all of that was resolved was very impressive for the characters' age, to be honest, though I still enjoyed it.
What I enjoyed most about the book was the friendship between the boyband members. Even outside of Ruben and Zack's romance, the friendship between those two and Angel and John was wonderful. Their support and care was tangible the entire time, even when they were fighting, and I loved that they also tell each other "I love you"s.
While the romance of course was a central aspect of the book, the bigger plot around the band's tour and their (mis)management could get quite tense at times. There were one or two moments that were really hard to read. The relationship to the boys' parents were also quite stressful, and not always resolved.
There was a happy ending, and overall this was a fun read. Fans of boyband romance will definitely get their fill with this.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I appreciated that, as a YA romance, the two 18-year-old protagonists were still clearly teens. As such, there was some messy-ness, insecurities, not acting mature and making mistakes. The way all of that was resolved was very impressive for the characters' age, to be honest, though I still enjoyed it.
What I enjoyed most about the book was the friendship between the boyband members. Even outside of Ruben and Zack's romance, the friendship between those two and Angel and John was wonderful. Their support and care was tangible the entire time, even when they were fighting, and I loved that they also tell each other "I love you"s.
While the romance of course was a central aspect of the book, the bigger plot around the band's tour and their (mis)management could get quite tense at times. There were one or two moments that were really hard to read. The relationship to the boys' parents were also quite stressful, and not always resolved.
There was a happy ending, and overall this was a fun read. Fans of boyband romance will definitely get their fill with this.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
lighthearted
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
It was cheesy and sweet and refreshing and I loved it. I especially loved that there was no relationship drama and that the boys stuck by each otherās sides throughout the book (mostly). Itās a sweet teen romance and Iām glad I got to read it during Pride
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
At first glanced it looked a 1D fanās Larry fan fiction made into a published book. Kinda like 50 Shade of Gray. BUT IT WAS NOTHING LIKE THAT ALL.
Ruben and Zach are two member of one of the worldās biggest boy band and trying to figure themselves out while always being controlled by their label.
While obviously this is a contemporary romance the main theme of the story was standing up for yourself and friends even if it means losing something you worked really hard for. Being true to who you are is more important than the persona given to you. I found the exploration of how controlled a celebritiesā life so heart breaking, it reminded me of Britney and all the stories of KPOP stars.
I think my major strive with the story was the ending being so open ended. But I understand why it was done that wayā¦I just wanted the boys to be happy okay?
Ruben and Zach are two member of one of the worldās biggest boy band and trying to figure themselves out while always being controlled by their label.
While obviously this is a contemporary romance the main theme of the story was standing up for yourself and friends even if it means losing something you worked really hard for. Being true to who you are is more important than the persona given to you. I found the exploration of how controlled a celebritiesā life so heart breaking, it reminded me of Britney and all the stories of KPOP stars.
I think my major strive with the story was the ending being so open ended. But I understand why it was done that wayā¦I just wanted the boys to be happy okay?