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You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky
62 reviews
elizabeth_delozier's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
A queer holiday romcom, featuring a gay MC, bisexual MC, and other queer side characters.
Michael is a rich and spoiled guy from New York, who was sent to live with his grandparents in a small town during the holidays as a punishment for making a poor financial decision (buying an island...yes, you read that right). When he gets there, he is already dreading the experience and plotting how he can return home as fast as possible. However, upon arrival, he meets Hector, the handsome, grumpy, college student who is living with his grandparents and whom he will be sharing a bunkbed with throughout the holidays. While plotting his return, Michael finds that despite the distance he tries to put between himself and the holidays, he falls prey to the small town Christmas charm, as well as to the charm and comfort of the guy in the upper bunk.
I loved seeing Michael grow from spoiled to appreciative. He learns to better manage his anxiety by learning to more openly communicate his mental health needs with friends/family, and figures out what he wants in life outside of the comfort of his family's money. I also loved seeing Hector fall for Michael and coax some growth from him.
Overall, this book was a delightful holiday romcom that I highly recommend. 4
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Mark Sanderlin, via NetGalley. An advanced reader's copy of this audiobook was provided to me via NetGalley by Dreamscape Media in exchange for an honest review.
TWs: mental illness, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks
Michael is a rich and spoiled guy from New York, who was sent to live with his grandparents in a small town during the holidays as a punishment for making a poor financial decision (buying an island...yes, you read that right). When he gets there, he is already dreading the experience and plotting how he can return home as fast as possible. However, upon arrival, he meets Hector, the handsome, grumpy, college student who is living with his grandparents and whom he will be sharing a bunkbed with throughout the holidays. While plotting his return, Michael finds that despite the distance he tries to put between himself and the holidays, he falls prey to the small town Christmas charm, as well as to the charm and comfort of the guy in the upper bunk.
I loved seeing Michael grow from spoiled to appreciative. He learns to better manage his anxiety by learning to more openly communicate his mental health needs with friends/family, and figures out what he wants in life outside of the comfort of his family's money. I also loved seeing Hector fall for Michael and coax some growth from him.
Overall, this book was a delightful holiday romcom that I highly recommend. 4
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Mark Sanderlin, via NetGalley. An advanced reader's copy of this audiobook was provided to me via NetGalley by Dreamscape Media in exchange for an honest review.
TWs: mental illness, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
brockwoman's review
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
4.5
It's not often that I read a romance book with a main character that I don't adore from the get go. It means that the author must skillfully navigate an incredibly complicated person and not only change my mind about the character, but come to actively root for them before too long. Not many writers can do this while balancing the escapism required in a romance novel, particularly in a holiday romance novel.
Thankfully, Timothy Janovsky tackles these challenges with grace and a whole lot of witty banter that will make you laugh, groan, and fall in love with all the best parts of this book.
Many have already pointed out parallels to a certain Schitt's Creek character that can't fold in the cheese, but there is plenty of originality that makes this story feel as comfortable as a Hallmark film while being as fresh as a cup of coffee from Moon Beans. Would highly recommend grabbing a copy from your local bookstore ASAP!
Thankfully, Timothy Janovsky tackles these challenges with grace and a whole lot of witty banter that will make you laugh, groan, and fall in love with all the best parts of this book.
Many have already pointed out parallels to a certain Schitt's Creek character that can't fold in the cheese, but there is plenty of originality that makes this story feel as comfortable as a Hallmark film while being as fresh as a cup of coffee from Moon Beans. Would highly recommend grabbing a copy from your local bookstore ASAP!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders