A review by fanboyriot
Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

♡ Queer Horror 
♡ Self-Acceptance
♡ Angst with a Happy Ending

I’m so happy to have read this.  The hype was even better than I was expecting.  The way this story was told was really enjoyable and the queerness was so fantastic in this book.

I loved how all the flashbacks to past memories were written and the character development was great.  Seeing how the lines of reality and the horror aspect blurred—the main characters knowing they were different than the expectations their parents shoved at them and the main characters unlocking their past as they tried to avoid the nightmare of what their futures could be—it was written so well.  It was tense and definitely angst with a happy ending vibe for sure.  

This book touches on some topics such as religious bigotry, homophobia/lesbianphobia throughout, and several mentions of conversion therapy.  It’s not pretty to read at some parts but it was written so well!  The self-acceptance that finally took over near the ending felt so satisfying.  It showed how the main characters became more themselves as the story progressed, finally fighting for their best life… quite literally.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Penguin Teen Influencer Program for an eARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Spice Level: n/a
Angst Level: 💧💧💧💧 (4/5)
POV: Duel, Third Person
Release Date: 27, August 2024
Rep: Gender-fluid (Main Character), Lesbian (Main Character), Gay (Side Character), LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters)
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