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A review by danadoesbooks
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As a final semester senior in high school, Tanner takes The Seminar and is tasked with writing a book. Autoboyography is the product.
Tanner has had to adjust since his family moved from Palo Alto, California to Provo, Utah. The biggest change is that Tanner can no longer be openly out. Although his family supports him, Tanner fears even telling his best friend that he is bi because of Provo's predominantly Mormon community. When Sebastian joins his class, Tanner knows hiding who he truly is will be a lot more difficult.
This was my first book by Christina Lauren and they set the bar really high with this one. To say I loved this book would be an understatement. Autoboyography contains all the euphoric emotions of first love and also all the pain that comes with it. I really like Tanner as a main character because he is flawed and willing to admit it.
Above all, I think my favorite thing about this book is how it handled teenage relationships and consent. Without it reading like a guide of what to do and what not to do, the characters learn important lessons about staying true to yourself and setting your own boundaries in relationships. The importance of maintaining multiple relationships and friendships is also addressed. Tanner is instructed by his father not to only focus on one relationship because when things go wrong, you will need other people to fall back on.
Tanner has had to adjust since his family moved from Palo Alto, California to Provo, Utah. The biggest change is that Tanner can no longer be openly out. Although his family supports him, Tanner fears even telling his best friend that he is bi because of Provo's predominantly Mormon community. When Sebastian joins his class, Tanner knows hiding who he truly is will be a lot more difficult.
This was my first book by Christina Lauren and they set the bar really high with this one. To say I loved this book would be an understatement. Autoboyography contains all the euphoric emotions of first love and also all the pain that comes with it. I really like Tanner as a main character because he is flawed and willing to admit it.
Above all, I think my favorite thing about this book is how it handled teenage relationships and consent. Without it reading like a guide of what to do and what not to do, the characters learn important lessons about staying true to yourself and setting your own boundaries in relationships. The importance of maintaining multiple relationships and friendships is also addressed. Tanner is instructed by his father not to only focus on one relationship because when things go wrong, you will need other people to fall back on.