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A review by thehireader
Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I want to hold Felipe and Caio close and never let them go. What an incredibly moving story; Felipe was so soft and kind and deeply relatable. Watching him grow even the littlest bit more comfortable in his skin by the end was the greatest joy, watching him learn to love himself even the slightest bit was a gift.
Martins balances the heartbreaking relatability of Felipe’s insecurities, of his experience as a fat, gay teen, with absolutely hilarious and delightful moments of humor and kindness. Felipe is so earnest but he’s also dry and so witty. My friend, Mariah, recommended this one to me for the 12 in 12 challenge and wow, does she know me. I adored this story, the writing, the characters. My only complaint is that I wish we’d gotten to see more of them, had gotten to see more of their interactions once they got together.
Martins balances the heartbreaking relatability of Felipe’s insecurities, of his experience as a fat, gay teen, with absolutely hilarious and delightful moments of humor and kindness. Felipe is so earnest but he’s also dry and so witty. My friend, Mariah, recommended this one to me for the 12 in 12 challenge and wow, does she know me. I adored this story, the writing, the characters. My only complaint is that I wish we’d gotten to see more of them, had gotten to see more of their interactions once they got together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Bullying, and Homophobia