A review by melissayabookshelf
Way to Go by Tom Ryan

4.0

Way To Go by Tom Ryan is a good look into the experience of a teen struggling with his sexuality in a small town with equally small-minded people. It delves into the psychology of someone who is questioning who he is and what he wants out of life on more than one level - not only is the possibility of being gay on Dan's mind, but also what he wants to do with his life and where he wants to, or maybe even feels like he needs to, live it.

While it takes place in 1994, Way to Go isn't a trip down memory lane when it comes to music and cultural references. Rather, the culture of sharing mixed tapes among friends, which would be completely foreign to today's teens, is the main reference to that time.