A review by niffler_for_words
Exhibited: A Gentle Love Story by Nellie Wilson

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4.5

“How did you tell someone that you didn’t deserve them, but that you were grateful for their presence in your life, even if you knew they should move on?”

I adored Davis and Jeremy’s story, it was a true breath of air during this gloomy month. If you want an adorable story, with two endearing –but all flesh and relatable– guys, this one should please you. If you like a story with a cute dog too. 

I loved them both, but Davis particularly fascinated me. I adored his uncertainties, the way he self-censors himself because of his poor self-esteem. Learning challenges (dyslexia, and –in my opinion– more neurodiversity) are discussed with a lot of delicacy and reserve, the only judgment being the one Davis has on himself. That’s the same for internalized homo/bi-phobia, and alcoholism. The whole allows a lot of character development, and I loved rooting for Davis since page one. His love language –between info-dumping and daily gestures– is so perfect, and made me swoon more than once. 

I liked Jeremy too, especially the turn he takes in the third act. It was amazing to finally see him fragile too, to examine the source of his insecurities. 

Exhibited is the last in a series, but I read it like a stand alone, although I believe that reading the others could be a plus, because Jeremy’s friends are truly interesting characters. I need to belong to that group of “inadapted” PhDs, who perfectly redefine the notion of Found –and Chosen– Family. I, personally, will read the other books of this series ASAP to spend more time with them all”. 

Thank you very much Nellie Wilson for the ARC. My opinions are my own.