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A review by goolaina
Romeo for Real by Markus Harwood-Jones
4.0
Most of these reviewers are too hard on this book because of its genre. Your critiques are like complaining that a manual has too many instructions or a memoir focuses too much on the subject.
This book comes from a series of novels written for youths who dont like reading. It's meant to appeal to them by being short, quick and easy to read, to give them a story they can get through. It's just something to get them reading, instead of intimidating "classics" or stories with multiple levels.
It's not meant for people who love reading and digging in to deeper meaning or a detailed story.
Is it cliche and cheesy? Absolutely. Did I read it one night? Yes. Will I be digesting it for the next few days? Definitely not. But it has some important hints for LGBTQ2S+ youths that may normalize their experience in ways other easy novels may not. Though Rome is a stereotype closet gay, I could relate to Rome's confusion discovering his attraction and desire for someone of his gender, and his panic about what that would mean to his friends and family. I could relate to the dread of having someone find out before he was ready to share. These are important topics youth need to see in their media, even if they dont read "good books".
This book comes from a series of novels written for youths who dont like reading. It's meant to appeal to them by being short, quick and easy to read, to give them a story they can get through. It's just something to get them reading, instead of intimidating "classics" or stories with multiple levels.
It's not meant for people who love reading and digging in to deeper meaning or a detailed story.
Is it cliche and cheesy? Absolutely. Did I read it one night? Yes. Will I be digesting it for the next few days? Definitely not. But it has some important hints for LGBTQ2S+ youths that may normalize their experience in ways other easy novels may not. Though Rome is a stereotype closet gay, I could relate to Rome's confusion discovering his attraction and desire for someone of his gender, and his panic about what that would mean to his friends and family. I could relate to the dread of having someone find out before he was ready to share. These are important topics youth need to see in their media, even if they dont read "good books".