Not me thinking a book called Only Mostly Devastated would not make me cry...

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family death, cancer, homophobia

Only Mostly Devastated is another YA contemporary romance that surprised me. The book is promoted as an LGBTQIA+ re-imaging Grease since Oliver and Will have a summer fling and unexpectedly end up being classmates. Also, one of them is not out yet. Therefore, I was surprised by the heartfelt story that it actually is. Ollie's bond with his family is precious.

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I cried so much because of Aunt Linda, especially the scene in the hospital when she realises she will never see her children grow up. That one gutted me.

I flew through this book. I finished it in two days because Oliver's story with Will as well as with his family was so compelling. Even though this book made me tear up and cry at some points I also had to laugh because Ollie's narration is funny. At some points, I wanted this book to be dually narrated by both Ollie and Will but the book manages very well with just one point of view.

I recommend this book especially to those who enjoyed Love & Gelato - another YA contemporary that surprise me - and Love, Victor.