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This was just...wow! I was very hesitant about reading this book because I saw reviews saying some of the language was uncomfortable. I do agree that sometimes the language and descriptions used for certain age ranges of Alex and Brandon was cringe and uncomfortable, but it also provided a new set of eyes to being gay in that era.

I think of all the people who could have benefited from this book sooner. If you can look past the uncomfortable moments, you'll find a marvelous coming-of-age story about love and friendship.

Thank you NetGalley and Atmosphere Press for giving me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The You I See by Danny Freeman releases July 12, 2022!

I'm even more excited to read Nexus of Destiny now that I've read this! Please please please read this!

Oh boy! I loved this debut! It was so raw and true. It opens your eyes to what it is like for a disabled person in the LGBTQIA+ community. There are some similarities to the author's show on Netflix, but I highly suggest you pick this up when it releases!

Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell releases June 7, 2022!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh this was fun! To wrap up April, I read this one. I had so much fun putting this mystery together and honestly was shocked at the twists! I really do t have much to say about this one tbh.

I received an ARC through a giveaway on the author's IG. I was so excited to read this book because I'm a sucker for beachy surfer vibes. I would have totally broken my book buying ban for this one!

It was such a cute story! At the beginning, I was a little confused at the random screenplay after each chapter. It grew on me though and provided more insight into Harry's mind. I was pleased with how it ended with such high hopes and new potential!

If You Change Your Mind by Robby Weber releases May 3, 2022!

This was such a cute quick read! It is written in verse which sometimes made it difficult to follow along personally.

I feel this is the perfect book for any queer Latinx/Hispanic looking for a coming out story they can relate with! Edd Tello encapsulates what it is like for us sometimes when faced with coming out.

Thank you NetGalley and West 44 Books for this eARC!

Only Pieces releases June 1, 2022! Just in time for Pride

This was such a cute little story! I will admit that I didn't like the writing style to begin but it grew on me. I did feel that the book ended kind of abruptly, but that could just be because I wanted to know more of the fallout from Mack's decisions.

Overall, the book was good. It had some points that were very cute and moved the story along. It had enjoyable characters and an easy to follow premise.

Thank you NetGalley and Harpercollins for this eARC.

Only on the Weekends releases May 24, 2022!

There really is a first time for everything as this is my first read on my Kindle. Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Books for this ARC ebook!

First Time for Everything by Henry Fry is a story of truest finding yourself and where you belong. Danny is fresh from a break up, getting evicted, and generally just lost after his world has been flipped.

I thoroughly enjoyed this ebook ARC. It was well thought out and had lots of really enjoyable moments. It is a must read for anyone who feels lost, especially in the queer community.

First Time for Everything is out on May 10, 2022!

I was very skeptical of this book at first. Everyone was saying how good it was and by 25% I was feeling not drawn to it. However, I kept reading out of intrigue and I'm so glad I did! What a phenomenal book!

I started the Green Creek series in 2021 and thought it wouldn't change my life forever. Oh boy was I wrong! A piece of me will always be in Green Creek. I don't have enough words of praise for TJ Klune and this series. I leave this review with one final thought...packpackpack

This was a slow burn read for me. I'm so glad it was too. Ugh so much happened and my heart went in millions of directions. I was skeptical at first because of the angel aspect, but oh my gosh! I'm just blown away. I can't even fully put it into words.

What a wild ride! I went into this book completely open-minded and unsure of what I was going to find. I found myself completely enthralled in this story. If you want a quick and utterly chaotic (in a good way) read, this is the one!

I really wanted to like this book. I read the whole thing instead of sending it to the DNF pile. I just couldn't get with it. The things that I liked were exactly that...liked. I didn't love anything about this book and I found myself confused way too often. The premia was great but I feel it wasn't executed amazingly. I'm just gonna say it wasn't for me and I'm jealous to those of you who rated it higher.