A review by moll_g
If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really loved this book and couldn't put it down! The plot had me absolutely hooked, but what really stood out for me was the depth of each of the characters. I found myself very emotionally invested (and may have even shed a few tears at the ending). A lot of important themes are covered and handled well - the authors did justice to some pretty difficult topics in a YA context. 

The chapters alternate from the POV of Ruben (Sophie Gonzales) and Zach (Cale Dietrich), but if I hadn't known it was co-authored I don't think I'd have been able to tell since the book as a whole is so cohesive. I tend to stick to books with a single author but I'm very glad I took a chance on this one. 

Overall, a very enjoyable read with loveable characters and a heartwarming storyline.
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