A review by thebookssmuggler
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

After 2 months of reading, I've finally finished this book 👏. Don't panic though, it's not more than 300 pages long- I've just been too busy to sit down and finish it in 4 hours 😂. But it's definitely that kind of book! It captures your attention and keeps you engaged with the story of these young boys and they're slow burn romance 🥰. It's entertaining and funny to read, has some charming and kindhearted characters that'll make you smile and also warm your heart. The lessons engraved in this one! Amazing 🙏. Despite it being a romcom, it feels more like a contemporary and self-discovery story to learn from. I adored seeing Matthew's arc and development and the ending- couldn't have been more perfect. His story is wonderful to read about 💚. 
 I also adore how Timothy Janovsky's books always include mental health representation and awareness; I think this is something that we need more of in New Adult and Adult fiction 🙏. Especially on a genre like romance- it's so important to highlight and teach how mental health and wellbeing are just another aspect of our characters and have to be embraced and included in our love stories. Someone can be there for you, stay and love all that you are, lovers and friends, no matter our dark side and struggles. I adore seeing that kind of storylines in Romance and Fiction, especially in queer and lgbtqia+ novels! ⭐️❤️