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turnthepages_nl's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
So. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024. Autism rep written by an ActuallyAutistic author! Anxiety rep, queer and bisexual rep. It takes place in Scotland. It's got a moviestar who likes his privacy and a disabled girl who he is forbidden to interact with. And they end up living in the same flat. Yes that's right. THEY WERE HOUSEMATES. Hehehe.
I loveeeee the tropes in this book. Except for one. There was a lot of miscommunication or lack of communication. And that was not my fav. It worked really great for the story! But personally not my fav trope. I just wish better for the characters haha.
But the tension between these two? Absolutely obsessed! And the representation? Amazing!
I am not autistic, I have ADHD and am bisexual tho! And what I loved most was how this story portrayed the neurodivergent rage. The rage we get when things are unfair, unjust and so totally WRONG. I see that aspect of neurodivergence not often mentioned in fiction. So it made my heart very happy to see it in 'Truthfully, yours'! And it was done so so well. It really hit home and is what I loved most about this story.
Lastly, I see a lot of potential in Cadens writing. I could tell this is her debut, there is room to grow and that's okay! The ending felt a bit rushed for example and the reason for Page's anxiety felt a little bit too sensationalized. But that didn't stop me from absolutely loving this story. And I am so so so excited to read more by her hand! I hope to maybe see the story of Callum and Lillian next?
Thank you so much to the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loveeeee the tropes in this book. Except for one. There was a lot of miscommunication or lack of communication. And that was not my fav. It worked really great for the story! But personally not my fav trope. I just wish better for the characters haha.
But the tension between these two? Absolutely obsessed! And the representation? Amazing!
I am not autistic, I have ADHD and am bisexual tho! And what I loved most was how this story portrayed the neurodivergent rage. The rage we get when things are unfair, unjust and so totally WRONG. I see that aspect of neurodivergence not often mentioned in fiction. So it made my heart very happy to see it in 'Truthfully, yours'! And it was done so so well. It really hit home and is what I loved most about this story.
Lastly, I see a lot of potential in Cadens writing. I could tell this is her debut, there is room to grow and that's okay! The ending felt a bit rushed for example and the reason for Page's anxiety felt a little bit too sensationalized. But that didn't stop me from absolutely loving this story. And I am so so so excited to read more by her hand! I hope to maybe see the story of Callum and Lillian next?
Thank you so much to the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Sexual content, Child death, Ableism, and Car accident
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