A review by fanboyriot
Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

emotional funny lighthearted 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

Read For:
✓ Music 
✓ Hurt/Comfort
✓ Cheating (Kissing)
✓ High School Setting
✓ LGBTQIA+ Characters

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
Well… I have thoughts now.  While I enjoyed this book there are a few things that kinda annoyed me; the main thing being the cheating.  Two couples cheat the main relationship and a side relationship.  And while the main relationship went smoothly and worked things out it still doesn’t sit right with me.  The side relationship really pissed me off because the character has a whole other significant other and then tried to play the victim??  Like huh?  Bestie if you’re not happy in your current relationship you should break up with them, not cheat.  Clearly you’re not happy with them.  People content and happy in their relationship don’t cheat.

Rant said, I did enjoy the trans and queer representation, there was really nice diversity in this book.  Miles’ parents were so sweet even if his dad was a bit annoying sometimes.  Miles had good character development but I was so frustrated with him being hung up over his past relationship with Shane.  At some points it was just overkill.

Overall, Eric deserves the world.  He was my favorite character, he was such a sweet and sunshine character all the while having good character depth.  Rachel also deserves the world, I really liked her and she did not deserve the relationship drama she had.

Spice Level: 🌶️
Angst Level: 💧💧
POV: First Person 
Release Date: 14, February 2023
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