Disclaimer: I reiceved this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Author: Candice Montgomery

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: October 8, 2019

Diversity: Gay MC and a M/M relationship

Genre: YA Contemporary

Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, bees, and idenity)

Publisher: Page Street

Synopsis: An honest reflection on cultural identify, class, and gentrification. Fans of Nic Stone and Elizabeth Acevedo will eagerly anticipate Torrey.

On the day Torrey officially becomes a college freshman, he gets a call that might force him to drop out before he’s even made it through orientation: the bee farm his beloved uncle Miles left him after his tragic death is being foreclosed on.

Torrey would love nothing more than to leave behind the family and neighborhood that’s bleeding him dry. But he still feels compelled to care for the project of his uncle’s heart. As the farm heads for auction, Torrey precariously balances choosing a major and texting Gabriel—the first boy he ever kissed—with the fight to stop his uncle’s legacy from being demolished. But as notice letters pile up and lawyers appear at his dorm, dividing himself between family and future becomes impossible unless he sacrifices a part of himself.

Review:I absolutely loved this book! It was damn cute and so unapologetic. I loved the writing, I loved the character development, I loved how the main character had mostly female help. Also I loved how the romance was helpful and not hindering to the main character and how it helped the main character grow instead of delay it.

My only complaint is that sometimes the pacing is a bit slow and I think I could have used a bit more world building but that's just for my personal taste.

Verdict: This was a truly magnificent book and I can't recommend it enough!