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act4life25's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance digital copy.
It’s rare that I read a book that makes me feel a variety of emotions towards different characters. It’s refreshing to see flaws in all of the characters and be angry at them for the choices they make and the things they say, especially the POV character. I wasn’t big on the “fame” storyline but that wasn’t as prevalent as it could have been. I love the moments between Chance and David the most. I felt the connection (and disconnect) between them and felt their relationship grow and evolve.
It’s rare that I read a book that makes me feel a variety of emotions towards different characters. It’s refreshing to see flaws in all of the characters and be angry at them for the choices they make and the things they say, especially the POV character. I wasn’t big on the “fame” storyline but that wasn’t as prevalent as it could have been. I love the moments between Chance and David the most. I felt the connection (and disconnect) between them and felt their relationship grow and evolve.
niittyleinikki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
cambech14's review against another edition
5.0
This was so cute and the writing for a gay teen rom book is much better than some other well known books in the same genre. I wish there was more of a story around Chance being gay, but i found David very relatable
keddl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
skittlesnz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
First read of the year!
You have got to be ready for a difficult start to this book! Two boys who were friends, meet again after tragic circumstances. They rekindle their friendship that soon turns into something more. Well rounded characters with care taken to show growth, and a willingness for them to learn makes this a great book. There is actual plot involved, exploring what it means to date while famous. Wasn’t ready to fall in love with a boy band book this year.
You have got to be ready for a difficult start to this book! Two boys who were friends, meet again after tragic circumstances. They rekindle their friendship that soon turns into something more. Well rounded characters with care taken to show growth, and a willingness for them to learn makes this a great book. There is actual plot involved, exploring what it means to date while famous. Wasn’t ready to fall in love with a boy band book this year.
morganreadsya's review against another edition
5.0
thank you st. martins press and netgalley for the arc!
i enjoyed this book so much! i am currently trying to get myself out of a reading slump and it felt so good to read a book i thoroughly enjoyed :) i requested this arc many months ago that by now when picking it up i had basically forgotten anything it was about so i went into it blind and was surprised and happy to see that it was not one but TWO of my fav tropes! childhood best friends (who have a falling out) to lovers, AND a famous musician/boyband romance! i loved all the characters and as a bisexual myself it was nice getting to read david's journey to discovering himself. the romance was cute and fun and i loved the ending so much! another cool thing was how it was set in seattle as i have been there many times, i love when books take place somewhere i know/been because it makes the story feel so much more real! overall i would highly suggest this book for anyone looking for a queer band romance because it perfectly hit the spot <3
i enjoyed this book so much! i am currently trying to get myself out of a reading slump and it felt so good to read a book i thoroughly enjoyed :) i requested this arc many months ago that by now when picking it up i had basically forgotten anything it was about so i went into it blind and was surprised and happy to see that it was not one but TWO of my fav tropes! childhood best friends (who have a falling out) to lovers, AND a famous musician/boyband romance! i loved all the characters and as a bisexual myself it was nice getting to read david's journey to discovering himself. the romance was cute and fun and i loved the ending so much! another cool thing was how it was set in seattle as i have been there many times, i love when books take place somewhere i know/been because it makes the story feel so much more real! overall i would highly suggest this book for anyone looking for a queer band romance because it perfectly hit the spot <3
enby_egg's review against another edition
3.0
giving a 3.5, i loved david and chance's chemistry and story. watching them figure out their sexualities together and how their past intertwined was captivating and made for a great plot.
no teenager - not a single one - talks like ridley lmao. i felt like they made ridley a bit cringe with a lot of her commentary, which is a shame bc i really, really wanted to like her. and making her entire plot revolve around being obsessed with chance made her seem shallow and did not give her the depth of character i know she deserved.
bonus points for being set in seattle (woo!)
no teenager - not a single one - talks like ridley lmao. i felt like they made ridley a bit cringe with a lot of her commentary, which is a shame bc i really, really wanted to like her. and making her entire plot revolve around being obsessed with chance made her seem shallow and did not give her the depth of character i know she deserved.
bonus points for being set in seattle (woo!)
lets_cry_about_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
lumimaliisa's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0