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alexbrhms 's review for:
By Your Side
by Margherita Scialla
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“It’s a different kind of connection, a sort of deep longing, something that I can never place entirely, neither in friendship nor romance.”
First of all, thank you to the author Margherita Scialla for providing me with an ARC!
This story was delightful! I think it's the first book I've read that explicitly depicts a queerplatonic relationship, and treats platonic relationships and platonic love as equal in importance and value to romantic love and relationships.
I had a great time reading this book. The interactions between the main characters were so sweet, and the relationship negotiations were realistic and lovely. It was great to see discussions about how queerplatonic relationships are just as much as a commitment as romantic ones, as that's often a big misunderstanding even within the community.
I've had my eye on this author for a long time, and I think this story was a great starting point for me, and I'll definitely be picking up more of their books in the future!
First of all, thank you to the author Margherita Scialla for providing me with an ARC!
This story was delightful! I think it's the first book I've read that explicitly depicts a queerplatonic relationship, and treats platonic relationships and platonic love as equal in importance and value to romantic love and relationships.
I had a great time reading this book. The interactions between the main characters were so sweet, and the relationship negotiations were realistic and lovely. It was great to see discussions about how queerplatonic relationships are just as much as a commitment as romantic ones, as that's often a big misunderstanding even within the community.
I've had my eye on this author for a long time, and I think this story was a great starting point for me, and I'll definitely be picking up more of their books in the future!