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A review by m_riaelle
Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating: 4.00
I like how raw the background story of both main characters is. I like how the author uses correct pronouns, made Alden have two moms, mentions asexual and aroace, and has bisexual and gay and Sapphic and Achillean characters. This is what I try to find in LGBTQIA+ books, having not only one or two characters that are part of the community. Casey McQuiston and Alice Oseman made sure the books were made as diverse as possible, and I'm glad Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert is the same. Conrad and Alden's character has consistency, and I'm glad I witness how much they've grown together after the difficult and cruel times. The trip started with both of them having one goal: winning. Through the expedition, they finally come to terms that there was something more than what their first goal was. Finding themselves, figuring out what they want and caring for each other (taking mental notes of how to take care of each other secretly) was a wholesome journey I really loved in their story.
CW: Anxiety, Asthma, Homophobia, Toxic Relationships (Parents), Parents Abandonment, Mentions of Medicines, and Panic Attack (search it up for more specifics or correct CW as mine is what I thought triggering while I read it)
I like how raw the background story of both main characters is. I like how the author uses correct pronouns, made Alden have two moms, mentions asexual and aroace, and has bisexual and gay and Sapphic and Achillean characters. This is what I try to find in LGBTQIA+ books, having not only one or two characters that are part of the community. Casey McQuiston and Alice Oseman made sure the books were made as diverse as possible, and I'm glad Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert is the same. Conrad and Alden's character has consistency, and I'm glad I witness how much they've grown together after the difficult and cruel times. The trip started with both of them having one goal: winning. Through the expedition, they finally come to terms that there was something more than what their first goal was. Finding themselves, figuring out what they want and caring for each other (taking mental notes of how to take care of each other secretly) was a wholesome journey I really loved in their story.
CW: Anxiety, Asthma, Homophobia, Toxic Relationships (Parents), Parents Abandonment, Mentions of Medicines, and Panic Attack (search it up for more specifics or correct CW as mine is what I thought triggering while I read it)