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that_one_rebecca's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to love this book, I struggled through hoping that the end would make it worth it. I was sadly disappointed. Mack is such an unlikable MC. He spends half the book emotionally cheating on his boyfriend, but accuses K of being the one cheating. In what world is that not toxic? He knows that Fin has feelings for him from the beginning, and well yes he does tell him he has a boyfriend, he sends so many mixed signals (like all the hand holding) after that. Not to mention Mack constantly swings from being a doormat to ridiculously rude/judgemental. Does he face any consequences for his actions at all? Not really. Sure, K breaks up with him and won't speak to him, but what does that matter now that he has Fin? He basically spends the entire book playing with both boys emotions and still gets a famous boyfriend out of it.
sammirosewater's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lorolemman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2/5
I thought it was alright. I was excited about the roman but to me it fell short somehow.
I thought it was alright. I was excited about the roman but to me it fell short somehow.
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Everything is coming together for Mac. He has a boyfriend, or at least he thinks he does, and a great group of friends in his childhood London home, when his film producer dad drops a bomb; they're moving to Glasgow. Mac is devastating about being away from his friends, but he meets a new guy that has him suspended between two worlds. I freaking love slice of life books, and once you add a queer romance, coming of age story, with a sprinkle of black culture, I am SOLD! The writing in this was beautiful, and I loved how poetry mixed with prose to bring the story to life. Mac and Kay made me smile, cause I understood the rock and hard place they were between. All the friends were wonderful, but not one dimensional. My heart squeezed every time Mac made or avoided a decision only to realize the true impact later. He's clearly a self-centered teenager, but he's becoming more aware of it and I loved the journey. I'm definitely picking up more of Dean's books.
c100's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
priscillvrooij's review
I just found it boring, to me it feels like the same story kept happening over and over again. Maybe that is the whole point but I couldn't see myself contine the book
quinniantheduck's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookwormreflections's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0