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40 reviews

Lose You to Find Me by Erik J. Brown

5.0

An enjoyable YA hybrid coming-of-age/romance story. The main setting of a senior living facility dining room gives plenty of space for engaging, humorous characters. Snappy dialog and internal and interpersonal conflicts create a resonate, pleasurable read for all ages.

A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman

5.0

A unique blend of mystery, prep school drama, and romance. Balancing a human interest story of being an outsider with a plot as twisty and unexpected as the school's secret rooms and passageways, A Darker Mischief hooks you in right from the start and is hard to put down. 

Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass

5.0

Sweet and magical, a winning combination of family connection and romance. Despite its name, Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts is guaranteed to put a smile on the reader's face.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

5.0

Sweet, snappy, and funny, The Charm Offensive is the perfect read for fans of gay romance and reality dating shows. Add it to your summer beach read list!

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim

5.0

Like the compositions it describes, All the Right Notes weaves together themes of romance, family, friendship, music, even food, into an engaging story. Alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking, All the Right Notes draws you in and keeps you cheering for a well-earned happy ending.

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall

5.0

You won't stop smiling from the first page to the last. A frothy, fizzy, wild ride of an adventure through sexual escapades, identity reveals, and increasingly hilarious scenes.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

5.0

If you've seen the Netflix movie, you have a sense of what a delight this book is. Combining all the key elements of the best romances with astute social commentary about "both sides of the pond," Red, White & Royal Blue is a must-read for fans of gay romance.

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

5.0

Fans of Red, White & Royal Blue will want to grab this one. What sets it apart is Hall's snappy dialog and attention to detail. You'll be rooting for our heroes and hooting with laughter, often in the same sentence. Looking forward to more London Calling adventures.

The Temperature of Me and You by Brian Zepka

5.0

Unlike anything else you've read. Although targeted to a YA audience, adults will also be taken in by this unique blend of romance, adventure, and fantasy--even a touch of sci-fi. Unforgettable.

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

5.0

(Review is for the full trilogy) These books take contemporary YA elements like wizards and vampires and weave them into something fresh and new. The stories contain some of the most honest, emotionally resonant descriptions of opening oneself to, and struggling with, sexuality and relationship. Read them all!