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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh, how I love when the main character is main-charactering. Patch is the It boy, he is the MOMENT. Throw him them roses! Trust me when I say you’ll be INVESTED in all of his teen drama and romantic tragedies.
While he definitely deserves to be called a king, his rising star has not yet been acknowledged by the world around him. So Patrick takes matters at hand. He revamps his image, tries to convince everyone to call him Patch, and sets the goal to find himself a boyfriend. And lo and behold, not one, but TWO potential suitors show up at his drama classes. Oh my!
I loved how Patch was so young and self centered, dramatic and shallow, fabulous and flawed, but all in good nature. He genuinely dreams big and knows what he wants - or so he thinks. A romantic at heart. I’m convinced all readers can relate as we all have more or less gone through that phase at age sixteen, even though we tend to forget and try to pretend we’ve always been sensible and cool growing up.
And like all superheroes, Patch has his own sidekick.
Patch’ best friend Jean is like Robin to Batman. Jean’s an ally, a wingwoman, someone who wouldn’t bat an eye to put herself in situations to save Patch from embarrassing himself (which was often). She was a much needed crisis manager, a moral support, and shoulder to cry on.
The cast consisted of many, many great characters - no matter their role in the story, you’ll fall in love with them, because they either help Patch in his pursuit of love or stress him out as a good nemesis (or older sister) befit.
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King was a great book for its hilarious writing, the low stakes drama, and the details the author put into the characters. This might not be one of those life-changing books for me, but I’m sure Patch will inspire many readers.
While he definitely deserves to be called a king, his rising star has not yet been acknowledged by the world around him. So Patrick takes matters at hand. He revamps his image, tries to convince everyone to call him Patch, and sets the goal to find himself a boyfriend. And lo and behold, not one, but TWO potential suitors show up at his drama classes. Oh my!
I loved how Patch was so young and self centered, dramatic and shallow, fabulous and flawed, but all in good nature. He genuinely dreams big and knows what he wants - or so he thinks. A romantic at heart. I’m convinced all readers can relate as we all have more or less gone through that phase at age sixteen, even though we tend to forget and try to pretend we’ve always been sensible and cool growing up.
And like all superheroes, Patch has his own sidekick.
Patch’ best friend Jean is like Robin to Batman. Jean’s an ally, a wingwoman, someone who wouldn’t bat an eye to put herself in situations to save Patch from embarrassing himself (which was often). She was a much needed crisis manager, a moral support, and shoulder to cry on.
The cast consisted of many, many great characters - no matter their role in the story, you’ll fall in love with them, because they either help Patch in his pursuit of love or stress him out as a good nemesis (or older sister) befit.
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King was a great book for its hilarious writing, the low stakes drama, and the details the author put into the characters. This might not be one of those life-changing books for me, but I’m sure Patch will inspire many readers.
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hilarious, energetic, the author narrates this story brilliantly!
funny
lighthearted
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
Adore Patch and his relatability. If only we were as wise as he sometimes shines through to be at his young age. His friends were all such interesting characters. I could really envision them. I loved the narration by the author here!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
How absolutely dramatic can you be ?!
This book is so awkward, funny and real. I myself was a terribly dramatic teenager and was reminded, quite rudely, of some of my quirks.
This s ory portrays perfectly how utterly exhausting it is to be a teenager.
This book is so awkward, funny and real. I myself was a terribly dramatic teenager and was reminded, quite rudely, of some of my quirks.
This s ory portrays perfectly how utterly exhausting it is to be a teenager.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Such a cute read! This is exactly the kind of YA I would have eaten up as a teen and that I cheekily can enjoy as an adult. I liked that this book was wholly and utterly about life as a dramatic, gay, theatre kid and that that big energy is definitely felt throughout the book. Can main character (oh, he'd love that) Patch be insufferable? Yes, but comically so. Would I have been able to stand being his friend irl? No, probably not. BUT, I still had a good time watching his mostly self inflicted dramas unfold. I laughed several times and enjoyed the themes of crushes, first loves, friendship, and being yourself. I think if you're looking for something funny, simple, and cute, then this a great choice.
Thank you to the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
funny
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