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layla87's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I received an ARC from GRR and this is my honest review.
I will be frank here and say that I struggled with the writing style with this one, but once I got over it a bit, I enjoyed the story overall.
- Cameron is the truest form of a cinnamon roll character. His inner monologues, dialogues, thought process and reactions to what was happening around him were very sweet and endearing. he was simply adorable if a bit unrealistic at times, but that's ok! it's fiction after al.
Henry was also a delight. the English teacher with the mischievous streak who was drawn to Cameron like a moth to a flame.
The friendship that sparked between these men was realistic and sweet. They talked and understood each other. I loved the almost lack of drama.
The UST, the intimacy and the love scenes were in point.. I would have loved more sex scenes though... #Greedy
Loved the ending
Hated John with a passion... he was creepy.
All in all... it was a goood read!
I received an ARC from GRR and this is my honest review.
I will be frank here and say that I struggled with the writing style with this one, but once I got over it a bit, I enjoyed the story overall.
- Cameron is the truest form of a cinnamon roll character. His inner monologues, dialogues, thought process and reactions to what was happening around him were very sweet and endearing. he was simply adorable if a bit unrealistic at times, but that's ok! it's fiction after al.
Henry was also a delight. the English teacher with the mischievous streak who was drawn to Cameron like a moth to a flame.
The friendship that sparked between these men was realistic and sweet. They talked and understood each other. I loved the almost lack of drama.
The UST, the intimacy and the love scenes were in point.. I would have loved more sex scenes though... #Greedy
Loved the ending
Hated John with a passion... he was creepy.
All in all... it was a goood read!
ellebibliotecario's review
4.0
**I received an ARC for this book in exchange for a review.**
I have been looking forward to this book since leaving Cameron behind in the first book of this series, Emerett Has Never Been in Love. Northanger Abbey is the only Austen book I have not read or seen an adaptation of yet, and I still enjoyed this retelling without any knowledge on the plot points of the original source that inspired it.
Our main cinnamon roll, I mean character, Cameron is a passionate, kind soul who loves literature, especially Jane Austen. While he is talented and the heart of the production company he and his brother manage, Cameron does not see his own strengths and worth, in fact he constantly acknowledges he is too passive, the side character in his own screenplay. He wants to be the hero of his own life, but can't act on that desire so something's gotta give, right? Cue Henry Tilney. . . and some meddlesome siblings that are temporarily staying next door to Cameron.
Cameron and Henry's meet-cute is one of the most adorable scenes I have read in a while. It was ridiculous, effervescent and I loved every moment of it. The chemistry between these two sizzled off the page, but the quieter moments between the two were also very sweet. I loved the texts and emails these two sent each other - such a great nod to how Austen's characters would have communicated with each other during her time - and it also fits the spirit of both MCs. Sometimes, the miscommunications, Cameron's assumptions, or passive nature did irritate me but it's mainly because I was so impatient to have these two admit their feelings for each and for Cameron to realize he's worth speaking up for himself, dammit. The ending definitely felt well-earned and worth the irritation I went through on behalf of the characters.
The characters of Isabella and John, the meddling siblings, were interesting and gave the story some of its tension. I am glad that Anyta tried giving them some depth so they didn't come off too one-dimensional, but they were just off-putting to me with their treatment of Cameron, especially John and his smarmy-ness. They definitely read like the usual Austen characters that are foils to her heroes/heroines and mainly around to stir sh** up.
All in all, this was another enjoyable read. Definitely would recommend to fans of Austen retellings or just general romance readers who like character-driven stories.
I have been looking forward to this book since leaving Cameron behind in the first book of this series, Emerett Has Never Been in Love. Northanger Abbey is the only Austen book I have not read or seen an adaptation of yet, and I still enjoyed this retelling without any knowledge on the plot points of the original source that inspired it.
Our main cinnamon roll, I mean character, Cameron is a passionate, kind soul who loves literature, especially Jane Austen. While he is talented and the heart of the production company he and his brother manage, Cameron does not see his own strengths and worth, in fact he constantly acknowledges he is too passive, the side character in his own screenplay. He wants to be the hero of his own life, but can't act on that desire so something's gotta give, right? Cue Henry Tilney. . . and some meddlesome siblings that are temporarily staying next door to Cameron.
Cameron and Henry's meet-cute is one of the most adorable scenes I have read in a while. It was ridiculous, effervescent and I loved every moment of it. The chemistry between these two sizzled off the page, but the quieter moments between the two were also very sweet. I loved the texts and emails these two sent each other - such a great nod to how Austen's characters would have communicated with each other during her time - and it also fits the spirit of both MCs. Sometimes, the miscommunications, Cameron's assumptions, or passive nature did irritate me but it's mainly because I was so impatient to have these two admit their feelings for each and for Cameron to realize he's worth speaking up for himself, dammit. The ending definitely felt well-earned and worth the irritation I went through on behalf of the characters.
The characters of Isabella and John, the meddling siblings, were interesting and gave the story some of its tension. I am glad that Anyta tried giving them some depth so they didn't come off too one-dimensional, but they were just off-putting to me with their treatment of Cameron, especially John and his smarmy-ness. They definitely read like the usual Austen characters that are foils to her heroes/heroines and mainly around to stir sh** up.
All in all, this was another enjoyable read. Definitely would recommend to fans of Austen retellings or just general romance readers who like character-driven stories.
iam's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Loved the romance and main couple's dynamic in this one, but not so much the overbearing (and frankly, predatory) side-characters.
Read this review and more on the blog!
Content warnings include: sexual harassment and assault, sex on-page, cheating (not between main couple), vaguely implied homophobia; Mentions of: death of parents, accident that led to disability.
Cameron Wants to be a Hero is the second book in the Love, Austen series, but can absolutely be read as a standalone. The book is a retelling of Northanger Abbey, which I have not read, so I cannot judge based on that. There sure were a lot of quotes from Jane Austen time-y books.
Like the previous book in the series, it had lovely illustrations after some of the chapters!
My favourite part of the book was the dynamic between protagonist and love interest. Cameron was anxious in many ways and a bit awkward, while Henry was outgoing, confident and sure of himself. I loved seeing Henry repeatedly offer his hand to Cameron, giving him the support and understanding it took for Cameron to come out of his shell, all while always respecting his boundaries and checking in with whether he was comfortable.
This was especially important since there were so many side character that absolutely didn’t do that, who didn’t respect Cameron’s space or decisions. There were so many scenes where people walked all over Cameron (and others), straight up ignoring his wishes and boundaries when he verbalises his lack of consent to whatever what was going on. It made me angry a lot, and unfortunately barely any of those scenes had any sort of consequence, be it for the characters or this horrible behaviour even being acknowledged.
The worst part of this was that Cameron being treated badly by selfish or malicious people who simply didn’t care about his wants, was put on the same level as quirky misunderstandings that serve as obstacles the main romantic storyline has to overcome. It felt like it was presented like a somewhat silly but ultimately harmless pebble in the stream of the story, when it really wasn’t.
The other elements of the plot, like the big (possibly haunted) mansion, Cameron’s creative aspirations, the issues both Cameron and Henry have with their living and dead families, and the drama around the side characters, were interesting for the most part, but all of it felt very pushed to the side at the end. There wasn’t really a conclusion to most of these, though granted, in some cases it didn’t need an explicit one.
Overall I enjoyed the actual romance part of the book a lot. The way the main couple’s relationship developed was so lovely, and so were their interactions, as were all interactions between them and their close siblings. However, most other interactions left a bad taste in my mouth, which felt jarring in comparison to the more light-hearted atmosphere this series seems to aim for.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Loved the romance and main couple's dynamic in this one, but not so much the overbearing (and frankly, predatory) side-characters.
Read this review and more on the blog!
Content warnings include: sexual harassment and assault, sex on-page, cheating (not between main couple), vaguely implied homophobia; Mentions of: death of parents, accident that led to disability.
Cameron Wants to be a Hero is the second book in the Love, Austen series, but can absolutely be read as a standalone. The book is a retelling of Northanger Abbey, which I have not read, so I cannot judge based on that. There sure were a lot of quotes from Jane Austen time-y books.
Like the previous book in the series, it had lovely illustrations after some of the chapters!
My favourite part of the book was the dynamic between protagonist and love interest. Cameron was anxious in many ways and a bit awkward, while Henry was outgoing, confident and sure of himself. I loved seeing Henry repeatedly offer his hand to Cameron, giving him the support and understanding it took for Cameron to come out of his shell, all while always respecting his boundaries and checking in with whether he was comfortable.
This was especially important since there were so many side character that absolutely didn’t do that, who didn’t respect Cameron’s space or decisions. There were so many scenes where people walked all over Cameron (and others), straight up ignoring his wishes and boundaries when he verbalises his lack of consent to whatever what was going on. It made me angry a lot, and unfortunately barely any of those scenes had any sort of consequence, be it for the characters or this horrible behaviour even being acknowledged.
The worst part of this was that Cameron being treated badly by selfish or malicious people who simply didn’t care about his wants, was put on the same level as quirky misunderstandings that serve as obstacles the main romantic storyline has to overcome. It felt like it was presented like a somewhat silly but ultimately harmless pebble in the stream of the story, when it really wasn’t.
The other elements of the plot, like the big (possibly haunted) mansion, Cameron’s creative aspirations, the issues both Cameron and Henry have with their living and dead families, and the drama around the side characters, were interesting for the most part, but all of it felt very pushed to the side at the end. There wasn’t really a conclusion to most of these, though granted, in some cases it didn’t need an explicit one.
Overall I enjoyed the actual romance part of the book a lot. The way the main couple’s relationship developed was so lovely, and so were their interactions, as were all interactions between them and their close siblings. However, most other interactions left a bad taste in my mouth, which felt jarring in comparison to the more light-hearted atmosphere this series seems to aim for.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
eevebooks's review
5.0
5/5⭐
Este es un libro que me ha sorprendido y me ha fascinado. Aunque el primero me gustó mucho, sí que es cierto que me costó conectar con uno de los protagonistas. En cambio en este he adorado a los dos y he de decir que de momento son mi pareja favorita de esta saga.
La trama ha sido muy tierna y muy adorable, fuera de lo que yo me esperaba tomando en cuenta los problemas que estaban sufriendo los protagonistas en cada escena. Pero al final una de las cosas que adoro de esta autora es su capacidad para hacer momentos tensos y aun así darnos una relación sana y preciosa. Me han encantado los mensajes de este libro y he sentido mucha conexión con todo lo que iba desarrollándose lentamente junto a su romance.
Los personajes han sido una fantasía desde la primera página. He conectado con los dos y los he amado por igual, para mí son de esos claros ejemplos de lo que es una relación sana y verdadera. De esas que te escuchan y que se molestan en conocerte y quererte tal y como eres. El romance es muy bonito, muy en la medida de Anyta Sunday (cosa que me encanta) y con sus dosis de comedia que nunca vienen mal tras haber experimentado algunos momentos dramáticos en la trama.
La pluma de la autora siempre va a ser de las cosas que más amo de ella. Su manera de plasmar las emociones, el cariño que le pone a cada crecimiento emocional y la capacidad de emocionarte, de hacerte reír y darte ganas de llorar en una misma escena a la vez.
Ahora os hablaré un poco de los personajes principales.
Por un lado tenemos a Cameron, nuestra protagonista masculino. Él es un chico que siempre ha vivido bajo la sombra de todo el mundo. Lo único que Cameron desea es ser amado y que ese amor sea capaz de llenar toda la necesidad que él tiene dentro desde que tiene uso de razón. Sin embargo, todas sus relaciones y gente de su entorno, han sido incapaces de seguir a su lado por la intensidad con la que él siempre espera ese "más" de los demás. Por eso cuando un día conoce a Henry, el cual se cuela en su oficina, Cameron no se habría esperado que este lo haría para conocerle mejor. Para ver lo que se oculta bajo esa máscara que él tiene para esconder sus miedos y sus dudas. Tras un baile compartido y una noche jugando a los detectives, Henry y Cameron vuelven a encontrarse, sin saber que ese reencuentro solo será el inicio de muchos más. Ahora Cameron tiene que decidir si quiere dar el salto definitivo una vez más, si está preparado para hacerlo y, sobre todo, si será capaz de decidir lo que realmente quiere y no lo que los demás esperan de él.
Cameron es un personaje que me ha hecho empatizar con él de una forma muy grande. Aunque es cierto que es muy despistado, ya que le cuesta mucho decir las cosas o ver lo que pasa a su alrededor, también creo que su manera de crecer y de desarrollarse era necesaria. Me ha dolido mucho ver el buen corazón que tenía y como mucha gente de esta historia se aprovechaban de esa bondad y de esa incapacidad que Cameron tenía a decir que "no" a algo para lograr lo que quisieran. Sin embargo, todo lo que Henry le aporta en su día a día, le ayuda a darse cuenta de que no puede seguir así, de que tiene que dar el paso de luchar y defender sus propios deseos, aunque a veces estos deban ir en contra del de los demás. También algo que me ha gustado muchísimo, es ver los miedos de Cameron, que ya se apreciaban en el primer libro, y es ese miedo a no ser suficiente, a sentir que en cualquier momento la gente va a abandonarlo y es algo que yo he sentido muy de primera mano. Ver el crecimiento que tiene en base a ese sufrimiento y miedos, me ha hecho encariñarme más si cabe de él y de todo lo que se esfuerza diariamente para mejorar y no dejar que eso siga sucediendo y controlándolo.
Por otro lado tenemos a Henry, nuestro otro protagonista masculino. De él no os puedo hablar mucho, ya que no tiene punto de vista y todo su crecimiento lo vamos conociendo poco a poco y de la mano de Cameron. Así que os hablaré brevemente de él y lo que a mí me ha parecido como protagonista.
Henry es un personaje que me ha sorprendido muchísimo porque aunque ya lo conocía en el primer libro, no esperaba que su historia fuera a desarrollarse de una forma tan cuqui y tan bonita. Yo creía que el drama iba a ir por otros caminos y ha sido todo lo contrario, cosa que me ha encantado. En el primero le cogí mucho cariño a este personaje, porque sentía que era una persona muy buena, con muy buenos sentimientos y una necesidad hermosa de querer y ser querido. Sí que es cierto que en esta saga quizá echo en falta los puntos de vista de ambos, para así poder conocer mejor lo que también Henry pensaba y sentía, pero a la vez, creo que aunque no lo tenga, se desarrolla muy bien. Ya que la autora es capaz de plasmar los sentimientos de Henry a través de lo que Cameron va descubriendo. Es alguien muy educado, muy amable y nunca cesa en sus intentos a pesar de los pequeños miedos que le oprimen y que a mí, personalmente, me han calado muy hondo.
En resumen, "Cameron quiere ser un héroe" es el segundo libro de una saga que me está fascinando a pesar de que yo nunca he leído clásicos jamás. Me tiene maravillada la manera en que todo se desarrolla y el cariño que se nota que le están poniendo a la historia. La trama es muy bonita a pesar de ser sencilla a simple vista. A mí me ha encantado porque capta mensajes y aprendizajes que pocas veces se ven tan bien hiladas en los libros. También he podido disfrutar de la dosis de drama que Anyta Sunday nos tiene acostumbrados, el cual siempre está desarrollado así por un motivo de peso. Los personajes me han tenido en una nube de azúcar (literal), no he podido amarlos más y no han podido enternecerme más porque sino me moría ahí mismo. Os prometo que su romance es tal cual como todos los libros de esta autora, sanos y llenos de cariño y comprensión y cero toxicidad. Además que siento que todo el crecimiento que ambos tienen en el libro va desarrollándose de una forma muy realista y a la vez muy humana. La pluma de la autora siempre me fascina y es de las cosas que más adoro de ella, por lo amena que es y por la forma en que siempre capta los sentimientos de sus personajes y de los que ellos sienten y necesitan en su totalidad.
Este es un libro que me ha sorprendido y me ha fascinado. Aunque el primero me gustó mucho, sí que es cierto que me costó conectar con uno de los protagonistas. En cambio en este he adorado a los dos y he de decir que de momento son mi pareja favorita de esta saga.
La trama ha sido muy tierna y muy adorable, fuera de lo que yo me esperaba tomando en cuenta los problemas que estaban sufriendo los protagonistas en cada escena. Pero al final una de las cosas que adoro de esta autora es su capacidad para hacer momentos tensos y aun así darnos una relación sana y preciosa. Me han encantado los mensajes de este libro y he sentido mucha conexión con todo lo que iba desarrollándose lentamente junto a su romance.
Los personajes han sido una fantasía desde la primera página. He conectado con los dos y los he amado por igual, para mí son de esos claros ejemplos de lo que es una relación sana y verdadera. De esas que te escuchan y que se molestan en conocerte y quererte tal y como eres. El romance es muy bonito, muy en la medida de Anyta Sunday (cosa que me encanta) y con sus dosis de comedia que nunca vienen mal tras haber experimentado algunos momentos dramáticos en la trama.
La pluma de la autora siempre va a ser de las cosas que más amo de ella. Su manera de plasmar las emociones, el cariño que le pone a cada crecimiento emocional y la capacidad de emocionarte, de hacerte reír y darte ganas de llorar en una misma escena a la vez.
Ahora os hablaré un poco de los personajes principales.
Por un lado tenemos a Cameron, nuestra protagonista masculino. Él es un chico que siempre ha vivido bajo la sombra de todo el mundo. Lo único que Cameron desea es ser amado y que ese amor sea capaz de llenar toda la necesidad que él tiene dentro desde que tiene uso de razón. Sin embargo, todas sus relaciones y gente de su entorno, han sido incapaces de seguir a su lado por la intensidad con la que él siempre espera ese "más" de los demás. Por eso cuando un día conoce a Henry, el cual se cuela en su oficina, Cameron no se habría esperado que este lo haría para conocerle mejor. Para ver lo que se oculta bajo esa máscara que él tiene para esconder sus miedos y sus dudas. Tras un baile compartido y una noche jugando a los detectives, Henry y Cameron vuelven a encontrarse, sin saber que ese reencuentro solo será el inicio de muchos más. Ahora Cameron tiene que decidir si quiere dar el salto definitivo una vez más, si está preparado para hacerlo y, sobre todo, si será capaz de decidir lo que realmente quiere y no lo que los demás esperan de él.
Cameron es un personaje que me ha hecho empatizar con él de una forma muy grande. Aunque es cierto que es muy despistado, ya que le cuesta mucho decir las cosas o ver lo que pasa a su alrededor, también creo que su manera de crecer y de desarrollarse era necesaria. Me ha dolido mucho ver el buen corazón que tenía y como mucha gente de esta historia se aprovechaban de esa bondad y de esa incapacidad que Cameron tenía a decir que "no" a algo para lograr lo que quisieran. Sin embargo, todo lo que Henry le aporta en su día a día, le ayuda a darse cuenta de que no puede seguir así, de que tiene que dar el paso de luchar y defender sus propios deseos, aunque a veces estos deban ir en contra del de los demás. También algo que me ha gustado muchísimo, es ver los miedos de Cameron, que ya se apreciaban en el primer libro, y es ese miedo a no ser suficiente, a sentir que en cualquier momento la gente va a abandonarlo y es algo que yo he sentido muy de primera mano. Ver el crecimiento que tiene en base a ese sufrimiento y miedos, me ha hecho encariñarme más si cabe de él y de todo lo que se esfuerza diariamente para mejorar y no dejar que eso siga sucediendo y controlándolo.
Por otro lado tenemos a Henry, nuestro otro protagonista masculino. De él no os puedo hablar mucho, ya que no tiene punto de vista y todo su crecimiento lo vamos conociendo poco a poco y de la mano de Cameron. Así que os hablaré brevemente de él y lo que a mí me ha parecido como protagonista.
Henry es un personaje que me ha sorprendido muchísimo porque aunque ya lo conocía en el primer libro, no esperaba que su historia fuera a desarrollarse de una forma tan cuqui y tan bonita. Yo creía que el drama iba a ir por otros caminos y ha sido todo lo contrario, cosa que me ha encantado. En el primero le cogí mucho cariño a este personaje, porque sentía que era una persona muy buena, con muy buenos sentimientos y una necesidad hermosa de querer y ser querido. Sí que es cierto que en esta saga quizá echo en falta los puntos de vista de ambos, para así poder conocer mejor lo que también Henry pensaba y sentía, pero a la vez, creo que aunque no lo tenga, se desarrolla muy bien. Ya que la autora es capaz de plasmar los sentimientos de Henry a través de lo que Cameron va descubriendo. Es alguien muy educado, muy amable y nunca cesa en sus intentos a pesar de los pequeños miedos que le oprimen y que a mí, personalmente, me han calado muy hondo.
En resumen, "Cameron quiere ser un héroe" es el segundo libro de una saga que me está fascinando a pesar de que yo nunca he leído clásicos jamás. Me tiene maravillada la manera en que todo se desarrolla y el cariño que se nota que le están poniendo a la historia. La trama es muy bonita a pesar de ser sencilla a simple vista. A mí me ha encantado porque capta mensajes y aprendizajes que pocas veces se ven tan bien hiladas en los libros. También he podido disfrutar de la dosis de drama que Anyta Sunday nos tiene acostumbrados, el cual siempre está desarrollado así por un motivo de peso. Los personajes me han tenido en una nube de azúcar (literal), no he podido amarlos más y no han podido enternecerme más porque sino me moría ahí mismo. Os prometo que su romance es tal cual como todos los libros de esta autora, sanos y llenos de cariño y comprensión y cero toxicidad. Además que siento que todo el crecimiento que ambos tienen en el libro va desarrollándose de una forma muy realista y a la vez muy humana. La pluma de la autora siempre me fascina y es de las cosas que más adoro de ella, por lo amena que es y por la forma en que siempre capta los sentimientos de sus personajes y de los que ellos sienten y necesitan en su totalidad.
frauwonka's review
4.0
Quite unique, but really lovely
This book really got me although it took me a little while to get into it. From the very start it felt artificial, like a fairy tale, like its model, really. Not quite believable, not quite thought through to the last bits and pieces and still it worked. For me it worked because the characters, especially the MCs, are incredibly adorable; they go well together and a liked their attraction. I didn't envy Cameron to have to fit in the role of Catherine Morland, but he does it well and his fear of the Tilney Mansion is well plotted, feels credible and fits today's fears and superstitions. And that's what I like most about the book - as artificial as it feels (because you are always reminded that this story has already been told) it is also quite unique and makes sense. There are little gaps (wouldn't call them plot holes) and loose ends at the end of the book, but I could live with it and didn't pay too much attention to it because it is more about the MCs, especially Cameron and his development, and this is done really well.
Plus: This amazing cover!
This book really got me although it took me a little while to get into it. From the very start it felt artificial, like a fairy tale, like its model, really. Not quite believable, not quite thought through to the last bits and pieces and still it worked. For me it worked because the characters, especially the MCs, are incredibly adorable; they go well together and a liked their attraction. I didn't envy Cameron to have to fit in the role of Catherine Morland, but he does it well and his fear of the Tilney Mansion is well plotted, feels credible and fits today's fears and superstitions. And that's what I like most about the book - as artificial as it feels (because you are always reminded that this story has already been told) it is also quite unique and makes sense. There are little gaps (wouldn't call them plot holes) and loose ends at the end of the book, but I could live with it and didn't pay too much attention to it because it is more about the MCs, especially Cameron and his development, and this is done really well.
Plus: This amazing cover!
jadesarah's review
Really wanted to read more of Henry & Cameron. They are adorable together.
However, John and Isabella were A LOT. And I imagine it got worse. John was creepy and a piece of shit honestly and while Isabella was pushy, she wasn't as bad...yet. But I had a feeling she's just as bad as John and she would get much worse as the book went on.
I would really like to continue for Henry & Cameron. But these other characters made it impossible to enjoy. Maybe that's in line with the retelling (I'm unfamiliar with the originals this series is based on) but take those two characters and put them in the bin and I maybe would have been able to deal with any other shitty characters like Cameron's dad and whoever else. But they made it impossible for me to ignore.
I doubt I'll come back to this story which is a pity.
However, John and Isabella were A LOT. And I imagine it got worse. John was creepy and a piece of shit honestly and while Isabella was pushy, she wasn't as bad...yet. But I had a feeling she's just as bad as John and she would get much worse as the book went on.
I would really like to continue for Henry & Cameron. But these other characters made it impossible to enjoy. Maybe that's in line with the retelling (I'm unfamiliar with the originals this series is based on) but take those two characters and put them in the bin and I maybe would have been able to deal with any other shitty characters like Cameron's dad and whoever else. But they made it impossible for me to ignore.
I doubt I'll come back to this story which is a pity.
so_many_books's review
4.0
I picked this book up with great curiosity as I am a big Jane Austen fan and reading retelling of her is a great fun for me. Reading gay retellings of these classics is even better!
Thank you to GRR and Anyta Sunday for giving me a copy to review!
In Cameron Wants to be a Hero we get a retelling of Northanger Abbey, a favourite of mine from Austen. In this story our hero is Cameron, quiet romantic whi lives more in his books than in reality. His main entertainment is the mysteries he reads and imagining all the thing that could happen to him if he wqs a hero.
His chance encounter with Henry, an english teacher with the best British accent and a light and exuberating personality changes everything for him. The captivating man lures him in and steals his heart.
I loved how this book was written. It was a true testament to Austen and literature overall, with quotes from classics and of curse the perfect inclusion of the essetials of Northanger Abbey.
The mystery of the Tilney Manse, the mysterious death of Henry's mother, the gossip going around Henry and the manacing memory of and ex-fiancé. Cameron lived through the mystery of the mansion and also the mystery of falling in love. Because no matter how hard you resist, if the person is the right one, your heart is in trouble.
The characters were great, Cameron the insecure, hopeless romantic, Henry the lively, confident but closeted man, Georgie the sweet and loving little sister in a wheelchair, Isabelle and John the siblings with strong personalities and an inability to take no for an answer. Looming father figures and ex-fiancés are just the cherries on top.
All in all, the story was great, a really nice retlleing of a beloved classic in a queer way, nice character archs, and great conversations.
Highly recommend!
Thank you to GRR and Anyta Sunday for giving me a copy to review!
In Cameron Wants to be a Hero we get a retelling of Northanger Abbey, a favourite of mine from Austen. In this story our hero is Cameron, quiet romantic whi lives more in his books than in reality. His main entertainment is the mysteries he reads and imagining all the thing that could happen to him if he wqs a hero.
His chance encounter with Henry, an english teacher with the best British accent and a light and exuberating personality changes everything for him. The captivating man lures him in and steals his heart.
I loved how this book was written. It was a true testament to Austen and literature overall, with quotes from classics and of curse the perfect inclusion of the essetials of Northanger Abbey.
The mystery of the Tilney Manse, the mysterious death of Henry's mother, the gossip going around Henry and the manacing memory of and ex-fiancé. Cameron lived through the mystery of the mansion and also the mystery of falling in love. Because no matter how hard you resist, if the person is the right one, your heart is in trouble.
The characters were great, Cameron the insecure, hopeless romantic, Henry the lively, confident but closeted man, Georgie the sweet and loving little sister in a wheelchair, Isabelle and John the siblings with strong personalities and an inability to take no for an answer. Looming father figures and ex-fiancés are just the cherries on top.
All in all, the story was great, a really nice retlleing of a beloved classic in a queer way, nice character archs, and great conversations.
Highly recommend!
sohma4uesugi's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Had to take off 1/2 a star for the big confrontation with the dad being completely skipped over. I needed that closure for Henry and Cameron.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Dementia