A review by melaniereadsbooks
Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve

emotional hopeful medium-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

4.0

This was such a cute read. I loved seeing Dean come into his own and really learn who he wanted to be. I loved seeing all the friends who chose to support him on his journey.  It was pretty sad to see the way some of the characters treated him, but overall it was a positive representation and I enjoyed it.

Personally, I felt like this was hitting the Romeo and Juliet references a little too hard--it didn't need to quote from the play quite so much. I did love the theater setting aspect though!
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