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Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
4.0

Ratings:
Stars: 4/5
Readability: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Recommend: Yes

Summary:
Ollie and Will had an amazing summer romance, and just as summer is ending, they are about to separate to opposite sides of the country. But as Ollie's sick aunt brings them to the town next to Will's, Ollie has a chance to spend more time with Will. The only problem is that no one knows he is gay. As Ollie grapples with the fact that Will is scared of coming out, he can't help but consider whether his relationship is worth it.

What I Liked:
I LOVE that around the end, the main character, Ollie, stood up for himself against Will. So often we see love interests bend and mold themselves for the other, but I loved how Ollie spoke his mind and actually had a conversation with Will about his feelings and why things
weren't working
.

What I Didn't Like:
I honestly did like the story, but I feel like the romance and the feelings Will and Ollie had for each other didn't really translate well. I really didn't feel like there was much of a genuine connection. Again, being the bitch I am, I liked it when Ollie
decided to end things with Will.
I felt that conversation was the most impactful, and brought the most emotion out of me.

Overall:
I mostly read romances because I feel like I can put myself in the story and actually feel something. Turns out, the heartbreak and the pain is what I like. Yikes.