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You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
4.75
emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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: Complicated

My favorite quote: 

"Home isn't somewhere he belongs. And he wants to belong somewhere." 🥺

The above quote really encapsulated the heart of this story. It's about finding your place in a way that is true and authentic. James and Bobby's journey was so sweet and relatable, there were multiple times where I had to drag my eyes away and just breathe through the emotion. It is hard enough to be queer NOW. I can't even imagine how hard it was 170 years ago. Alban is a new author, and her books will be ones I am going to look for moving forward. 💖 Highly recommend!