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A review by smalltownbookmom
The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels
4.0
An absolutely heartbreaking story about Brian, a young gay man dying from AIDS who returns to his home and family in small town Ohio only to be faced with a great deal of homophobia, fear and hatred.
Set at the height of the AIDS crisis in the late 80s, this story is utterly moving and will wrench your heart out as his family has to watch Brian wasting away before their very eyes. I loved that the story switched POVs from different members of his family and we get to see how each of them dealt differently with their son's sexuality and HIV status.
Great on audio and highly recommended. It's been on my tbr sooooo long and I'm glad I finally took the time to listen to it. An unforgettable story to be sure and perfect for fans of the YA novel, Like a love story by Abdi Nazemian.
Set at the height of the AIDS crisis in the late 80s, this story is utterly moving and will wrench your heart out as his family has to watch Brian wasting away before their very eyes. I loved that the story switched POVs from different members of his family and we get to see how each of them dealt differently with their son's sexuality and HIV status.
Great on audio and highly recommended. It's been on my tbr sooooo long and I'm glad I finally took the time to listen to it. An unforgettable story to be sure and perfect for fans of the YA novel, Like a love story by Abdi Nazemian.