A review by er_inreads
Party Animal by Ali K. Mulford

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was everything I needed. Sapphic romance, forced proximity, fake dating, plus size FMC & later-in-life realisations of actual sexuality, masc representation, gay panic moments and body positivity and encouragement, plus, returning to Pickle Island Zoo and all its antics is always needed. 

Party Animal follows Finch Lachlan, our Pickle Island vet and Frankie, chef extraordinaire while they do a whole lot of pretending their feelings don’t exist. Frankie’s later in life sexuality light bulb moment was incredibly relatable, and so many readers will find the same levels of comfort in these words that I did. Special mention to Ron, the meddlesome flamingo. I loved every minute of this book. I think Finch and Frankie’s story is my favourite of the three books. 

Now, where can I get my own Finch?