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The Blueprint by S.E. Harmon
3.0

The story itself is nothing special - probably a M/M Romance story that you can read often and everywhere. (Not that I often do ... but that's what I hear from friends).
One is in love, the other isn't (or doesn't realise it and thinks he's strictly straight). There's physical attraction, then they make out, then they deny it, and the cycle repeats until we eventually come to a finale, which I won't reveal here. (Which you can probably guess, though).
Like I said, nothing special - light reading and that's okay.

All in all, I liked the style of narration (even if I only got along with the first-person perspective thanks to the audiobook and different narrators) and for the most part, I found the language pleasant. The characters were nice too - I don't think I'll remember them long, but they were likable.
What I didn't get on with, though, was Blue's behavior towards Kelly. Always pushing him away and taking advantage of him, so to speak.
SpoilerHaving sex and getting his hopes up and then still thinking they can just be friends, blahblahblah. The guy is lucky Kelly let him do all that to him and was still available in the end.
That might sound cruel, but that's exactly what it is. Maybe love really does make you a little stupid and blind, I dunno.

But as I said, light reading for in between, which you can easily enjoy if you like the genre.
I listened to the audiobook and for me, it was also a good exercise to improve my hearing skills.