Boys Come First by Aaron Foley

Boys Come First

Aaron Foley

301 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

Description

This hilarious, touching debut novel by Aaron Foley, author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, follows three Black gay millennial men looking for love, friendship, and professional success in the Motor City. Suddenly jobless and si...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
emotional 77%
hopeful 55%
reflective 48%
lighthearted 26%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.96

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