rcaivano 's review for:

Release by Patrick Ness

The book spans one entire day in Adam's life. All he is focused on is being allowed to go to the 'get together' (NOT party!) for his ex-boyfriend. His ultra conservative religious parents refuse to admit that their son is gay, and he's ok with that because it makes life easier for him. But as the day progresses, things get harder - his boss makes a pass at him, his best friend drops a bombshell on him, his brother drops an even bigger one, he fights with his boyfriend, and then confronts his father with everything. By the time he gets to the party, he's not sure where his life is headed. Interwoven in all of this is a spirit who seeks revenge on her killer. I still don't understand where this all fits into the story, and as far as I'm concerned, can be completely skipped. that was weird.