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leniece94's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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
2.75
I really liked this book but I feel like it could have been 75 pages shorter. The middle felt redundant and it didn’t feel like the growth of the characters kept pace with the number of pages
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Homophobia
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Toxic relationship
dsauriol1991's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the narrator for this book! They truly captured Ben & Alexei’s characters so so well. This story is still so beautiful. I own very few physical copies of books, but this re-read solidified why I do own one of this book. Alexei’s journey to self acceptance and grief over the loss of the his relationship with his parents is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. Ben’s growth is also beautiful to see him going after what he truly wants with Alexei. These two are just so so precious!
pierrereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Cursing
thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition
5.0
Anita Kelly is officially a must-buy after this!! Their characters are so human, they breathe such life into their settings, and their romances are so sweet yet so spicy! I adored Ben and Lex's journey to themselves and each other on the PCT. I devoured it in a day! Would 100% recommend. Time to go hiking!
vashtanerada's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
janienefe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
lisacanteven's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
I loved the sweetness of these characters. I loved the mental health and neurodiversity rep and the mention of therapy. I wish I had known about the religious aspect. I don't like reading about that topic, but at least it was done well. I didn't feel quite the ick I sometimes do. I guess it's an okay message that one can be gay and Christian, but personally it's not one I am confident in.
sara_reads_and_wines's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Realy loved this one! Made me want to attempt to PCT, even though I don't do the outdoors 🤣
Lex and Ben were adorable! I loved watching them fall for each other and also take theor time to grow and learn more about themselves both together and apart.
Lex and Ben were adorable! I loved watching them fall for each other and also take theor time to grow and learn more about themselves both together and apart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia