A review by chocolate_pondue
Bloom by Kevin Panetta

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-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

5.0

I loved the relationship between Ari and Hector. It was very sweet with natural chemistry. It's definitely a coming of age story and I feel both characters had strong character development for the better at the end.
I also love how the ending is not sad or bitter. Both Ari and Hector, despite their issues nad the long distance, are working hard to continue their relationship and keep it healthy, instead of having to break up in the end or it just being a summer fling.
This is a very sweet, lighthearted, yet emotional read that gives hope to LGBTQA+ content for young readers.
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