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30something_reads 's review for:
The Prospects
by KT Hoffman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was pure queer joy!
I absolutely LOVED Gene and Luis as characters. They were both so heartfelt and perfect together. Their relationship felt real- the pacing, the communication, the banter, the conflict- everything! And the sheer number of happy tears I cried for them... were numerous.
Not only was this a delightful romance but it was also most definitely a baseball story with all of the nitty gritty details. (And as it turns out, I'm really into that.) I loved all of the team dynamics.
AND THE REP!! Oh my god, the rep! Here we go:
I absolutely LOVED Gene and Luis as characters. They were both so heartfelt and perfect together. Their relationship felt real- the pacing, the communication, the banter, the conflict- everything! And the sheer number of happy tears I cried for them... were numerous.
Not only was this a delightful romance but it was also most definitely a baseball story with all of the nitty gritty details. (And as it turns out, I'm really into that.) I loved all of the team dynamics.
AND THE REP!! Oh my god, the rep! Here we go:
- Jewish Romanian American Transmasc Gay MC
- Mexican American Cis Gay LI
- ADHD Rep (MC)
- Anxiety Rep (LI)
- Deaf Rep (side character)
- Downs Syndrome Rep (side character)
- Multiple queer side characters- lesbian, gay, and bi
*Thank you to PRH for a free audio copy and thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-ARC*
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Minor: Transphobia, Car accident, Death of parent