gluegunninn 's review for:

Poolside by Taylor E. Weston

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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: Complicated

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Ever since finishing Courtside, I have been salivating for Chuck and Tommy's story, and this exceeded all my expectations!!! These 2 men were everything. The love and support they shared, even before they were a couple, was so strong, incredible, and beautiful. And as someone who has

depression

, I immensely appreciated the amount of care Taylor took in writing Chuck's struggles and experience. It was so very real and his character made me feel so seen. Oh! And yet again, Taylor gave us a furry (or should I really say hairy?) side character friend to be obsessed with. Leonard was the perfect cantankerous houseguest that just wanted love and somewhere cozy to live. (Justice for Leonard! 😂)