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A review by lattelibrarian
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich
4.0
Oh my god. This book is everything. It's fast-paced, fun, deceptive, and just all-around a good time. I'll be honest--I went into this book thinking that it'd be a little hokey, what with the clear deconstruction of love triangles, but man, it was the best thing I've read in a long time. There were points where I thought I knew where it was headed, points where I had no idea, and it all wrapped up in a way that left me satisfied--not triumphant that I picked up on the clues, and not disappointed that I'd failed to pick up other clues, either. Overall, just a fantastic read, structure-wise.
Caden is such an interesting character, going against what he's been labelled as while simultaneously listening to and questioning his role in the institution within which he's been raised. And Dylan? LOVE HIM. Juliet? LOVE HER. Really, really. What I love best about this book is probably the way that all of the teenagers--who eventually realize what's going on--support each other even after they realize that they've been betrayed and lied to. LOVE IT.
It's so inventive, creative, and I just loved it. It's the perfect gay summer read. Don't miss out on it!!
Review cross-listed here!
Caden is such an interesting character, going against what he's been labelled as while simultaneously listening to and questioning his role in the institution within which he's been raised. And Dylan? LOVE HIM. Juliet? LOVE HER. Really, really. What I love best about this book is probably the way that all of the teenagers--who eventually realize what's going on--support each other even after they realize that they've been betrayed and lied to. LOVE IT.
It's so inventive, creative, and I just loved it. It's the perfect gay summer read. Don't miss out on it!!
Review cross-listed here!