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A review by kierstens_littlelibrary
April Renegade by B.G. Wolfe
5.0
You know what makes the difference between a good and a great book? The first sentence. In just single statement, the entire book must be summarized. It must captivate the reader's interest and urge them to read more. Currently, B. G. Wolfe does just that. You are aware of the dynamic between Ash and Drew, our main characters, and how Ash admears Drew, even in the first chapter. How Drew is the only person who can truly ground Ash. I give April Renage five stars for this reason as well as a number of others.
Trigger Warnings for April Renage :
Cheating, M/M romance, displays of mental illnesses (generalized anxiety, depression, and panic disorder/panic attacks specifically), and some drug/alcohol use and spice.
The Characters :
Drew’s Mom was my favorite character hands down. She was the sweetest thing ever. When Drew came out, she was encouraging, but she refrained from telling Drew's father because she believed it was not her place to do so. She also provided Ash with food and a suitable shelter, as well as a safe place to live. I know it can be seen as the bare minimum, but having her as a character was so refreshing after all the drama and sadness in the book.
Now how are the characters written? I love how all the characters are not perfect. (except Drew's mom, of course). For example, when Drew tries to pressure Ash to come out. Or Ash's anxiety. It all made them feel real.
How the book was written :
The author brought up modern issues was something I quite appreciated and wasn't expecting. Take Tiktok and the pandemic, as examples. I know that for some people, this would be a great turnoff, but I liked how it added to the book's atmosphere. I felt as though I was reading about a genuine band.
The short chapters and lgbt representation made April Renegade such a fantastic novel. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something quick to read but that will keep them on their toes who wants to start reading more books with lgbt representation. I'd like to express my gratitude to the author for giving me the arc.
Trigger Warnings for April Renage :
Cheating, M/M romance, displays of mental illnesses (generalized anxiety, depression, and panic disorder/panic attacks specifically), and some drug/alcohol use and spice.
The Characters :
Drew’s Mom was my favorite character hands down. She was the sweetest thing ever. When Drew came out, she was encouraging, but she refrained from telling Drew's father because she believed it was not her place to do so. She also provided Ash with food and a suitable shelter, as well as a safe place to live. I know it can be seen as the bare minimum, but having her as a character was so refreshing after all the drama and sadness in the book.
Now how are the characters written? I love how all the characters are not perfect. (except Drew's mom, of course). For example, when Drew tries to pressure Ash to come out. Or Ash's anxiety. It all made them feel real.
How the book was written :
The author brought up modern issues was something I quite appreciated and wasn't expecting. Take Tiktok and the pandemic, as examples. I know that for some people, this would be a great turnoff, but I liked how it added to the book's atmosphere. I felt as though I was reading about a genuine band.
The short chapters and lgbt representation made April Renegade such a fantastic novel. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something quick to read but that will keep them on their toes who wants to start reading more books with lgbt representation. I'd like to express my gratitude to the author for giving me the arc.