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A review by bethany6788
We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This one is tough for me. I loved the premise of this book, with a modern day superhero actor being closeted, and meeting a drag queen that he falls for. I loved the intermingling of the past where the superhero came from, and learning how the comic came to be. The book was kind of slow and I struggled keeping focus until about 60% through.
I thought there were some jabs in here about the LGBTQIA+ community that I didn’t love. I get that the author said it was claiming them back for the community but it didn’t sit well with me. The comment about bisexuals being erased and them not shutting up about it stands out to me.
However - the grand gesture at the end was gorgeous and I loved that Patrick and Will found happiness.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought there were some jabs in here about the LGBTQIA+ community that I didn’t love. I get that the author said it was claiming them back for the community but it didn’t sit well with me. The comment about bisexuals being erased and them not shutting up about it stands out to me.
However - the grand gesture at the end was gorgeous and I loved that Patrick and Will found happiness.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.