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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
5 stars
This book was not what I was expecting, although I don't think that the description was misleading. Well paced and developed, I thoroughly enjoyed.
This book was not what I was expecting, although I don't think that the description was misleading. Well paced and developed, I thoroughly enjoyed.
A powerful book about being an lgbt youth in the Mormon religion (takes place in Provo, so Mormon everywhere). As a Mormon myself, I thought the authors did an excellent job writing about the LDS faith. It's clear they did a great deal of research and imho they do an excellent job representing the struggle lgbt kids must feel as they have to choose between their faith and their sexuality. Heartbreaking.
I like the book just fine, I’m glad I read it, i definitely haven’t read anything like it before, I’m going to say it was good, fine
Not my favorite of this duo's books. Loved the premise and the writing but the main relationship did not feel developed at all, which makes the rest of the book seem unrealistic.
medium-paced
aún no se si dejarlo en 4 o en 3.75, pero por ahora así lo dejo, en la mañana lo decidiré adecuadamente
edit: ya lo medité y siento que no llegó a las 4 estrellas en mi opinión, esta lindo pero me faltaron cositas, idk
edit: ya lo medité y siento que no llegó a las 4 estrellas en mi opinión, esta lindo pero me faltaron cositas, idk
Actual rating: 4.4
Overall, this book was really good! I didn't rate it any higher because the ending felt kind of unfinished. I wish there was a sequel.
Overall, this book was really good! I didn't rate it any higher because the ending felt kind of unfinished. I wish there was a sequel.
| really enjoyed this more than I thought I would. At first I was thinking it would just be a cute love story, but there was a wonderfully surprising depth to the novel. This is the story of Tanner, A bi-sexual teen who is temporarily forced back into the closet after moving to a very religious town in Utah. He attends a class Called ' 'The seminar" where students are tasked with writing a book over the course of one semester. What Tanner at first thinks will be an easy assignment, quickly becomes more complicated than he ever anticipated when he starts to fall for Sebastian, the Mormon TA for his class.
I really apreciated the way the book handled religion and sexuality. They never made the church out to be this wholely evil thing, instead there was this huge grey area that the boys had to navigate. Also I really love the way Tanner's bi-sexuality was represented. At one point Sebastian asks Tanner why he wouldn't just be with a girl since that would be easier, and Tanner explains that who he falls for is no more a choice for him as it is for Sebastian. I think there were a lot of important conversations like this one throughout the book, which I enjoyed.
One thing that kind of threw me was that at one point it changes from first person to third. While I completely understand why the authors did this, it was still a little disorienting. I was really scared that I wasn't going to like the ending, but thankfully I did wholeheartedly enjoyed the epilogue
I really apreciated the way the book handled religion and sexuality. They never made the church out to be this wholely evil thing, instead there was this huge grey area that the boys had to navigate. Also I really love the way Tanner's bi-sexuality was represented. At one point Sebastian asks Tanner why he wouldn't just be with a girl since that would be easier, and Tanner explains that who he falls for is no more a choice for him as it is for Sebastian. I think there were a lot of important conversations like this one throughout the book, which I enjoyed.
One thing that kind of threw me was that at one point it changes from first person to third. While I completely understand why the authors did this, it was still a little disorienting. I was really scared that I wasn't going to like the ending, but thankfully I did wholeheartedly enjoyed the epilogue
I absolutely adored this book! It was my favorite book the authors have written to date. It took me back to high school love and was both serious and funny. It was super cute and a great love story! Great coming of age tale!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I really loved this book and the descriptions and words about bisexuality. Thank you, CLo for showing people what being Bi is and should be. Tanner and Sebastian’s story was so lovely and heartbreaking and real. Well, real in very important aspects to get over the parts I didn’t find as realistic. All in all, I’m really glad this book exists.