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

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I wanted to love this more than I did. I liked the exploration of pressure put on artists by management companies and how they mould them into something that makes the most money and has more mass market appeal. I think Zach exploring his sexuality was done really well and I liked the emphasis on coming out on your own terms and when you want to not because someone else wants you to do it. I also thought the relationship with Reuben and his mum where she was constantly putting him down and controlling him was explored well too. 
Ultimately, I just didn’t fall in love with the characters and the book itself but I think it explores some great themes. 
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