A review by betweentheshelves
The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

challenging hopeful 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

5.0

 Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this to review! It's being marketed as a combination of What If It's Us and I Wish You All the Best, which honestly sounds like the perfect combination. And I'm here to confirm that it is!

Let's start with Sky. What isn't to like about him? He struggles a lot with his image, being from small town Michigan. He doesn't want to appear too gay. But he's surrounded by some of the best friends and people. Seriously. Couch does such a great job with characterization in this entire book. Outside of Sky, there are tons of secondary characters that are well fleshed out and great characters all around. I love them all!

And the emotions! Happiness, sadness, anger; there's everything in this book. Couch truly takes us on an emotional journey right along with Sky. Honestly, I did not want to put this book down. Sky pulled me from the beginning and I just wanted the best for him. This is one of those books that I think I want to have on my shelf because it just makes you feel good. Plus that cover! It just looks amazing.

I don't think there's anything bad to say about this book. Maybe the writing isn't always up to par, but the emotions and the characters definitely balance that out.

Couch's debut is definitely one you'll want to read over and over again. 
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