A review by theautisticreads
Streamline by Lauren Melissa Ellzey

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

StreamLine is about self-discovery, family, friendships, heartbreak, love, pure autistic joy & everything in between. The way Lauren addresses, frankly, some tough topics in this book is beautifully done. I don't want to give spoilers, but the LGBTQ+ storyline especially was incredible to read. 

Even though I don't game, I have never had an interest in it personally but when I say I related to Lune soooo much throughout this book, her way in which she regulates from overstimulation, her meltdowns & internal struggles...I am pretty sure tears were shed at some points. Lauren has really shared how it feels to be autistic through Lune & I think it's a great way for people to understand. 

Lunes & Nochts story is one of the realist love stories I have ever read. I admired Lune showing her pure autistic side, to Nocht facing their personal identity struggles. I have never read fiction with an autistic MC before & this definitely won't be my last. 

You definitely do not have to be autistic to read this, I would recommend everyone to pick this up!