A review by pageturningaj
Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

First I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to the author Jonathan Parks-Ramage for sending me a copy of his book! I would also like to thank NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as well for approving me after I had received my copy. 

CW/TW: This book features scenes of sexual assault, conversion therapy, abuse, drug use, and suicide. I would advise against reading if any of those topics are triggering. 

Snapshot: Jonah Keller is a young aspiring writer living in New York struggling to make ends meet. When he has the great idea to “set up” a meeting with Richard Shriver, the devilishly handsome, successful playwright Jonah wishes to be with. A very tumultuous relationship ensues and things go south very quickly for Jonah. 

Thoughts: Whoa, this book was very raw and DARK. It was way heavier and filled with more emotions than the fun book cover portrays. I flew through this book and read it in 8 hours. That is not something I usually do with a book, but I could not set this one down. I was rooting for Jonah the whole way through his sad story. 

It’s a somber reality, but this book really dove headfirst into the world of powerful men getting what they want from unsuspecting victims. It was at times, uncomfortable and explicit but important in the age of the #metoo movement, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. In his debut novel, Jonathan Parks-Ramage brings to the table what a lot of other authors fail to bring. This book will stay with me for a long time for its no-nonsense topic and writing. The story is an attention grabber and it definitely captivated me from the moment I started reading it. Bravo Jonathan, you’ve got me hooked and I can’t wait to see what you come out with next!
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