A review by alexutzu
Both Can Be True by Jules Machias

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

I am glad that I decided to pick this up. It was an enjoyable but emotional book that hit in many ways, covering a growing-up story of the two main characters. I really liked the support that the two provided for each other and the realisations that they both found out about. The friendship/romance part was cute and the story was wholesome and built in a nicely paced way. Many topics were intertwined, from the love for dogs to music, photography and synesthesia, from gender-related aspects to social expectations and diversity.

The novel had also some relevant and informative takes on parenting and self-development, which made me feel like it would be more interesting for young adults rather than for kids. I also felt that the art elements scattered throughout the book made the reading experience more immersive.
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