forevermorepages's Reviews (811)

I'm not entirely seeing the hype, but I did for the most part enjoy this.

Although, after reading Heartstopper, this is not fantastic...

Words can't really say how good this book was, even if I can't really say what I just read. It's very Erin Morgenstern-esque to write a novel that makes no sense yet all the sense in the world.

*chefs kiss* It was just so good.

-Book Hugger

I really enjoyed this; I'll admit it. However, the ending was incredibly disappointing and I can't shake the feeling that I wanted something so much more from this book. I'll possibly (hopefully) write a full review, but if I don't, well, I guess this is it.

-Book Hugger

TW: self-harm (not with intent to feel pain, but VERY graphic), rape, sexual assault, violence, domestic abuse

To think I ever considered rating this less than 5 stars...

I had a few issues with this honestly, but it was really cute and sweet, and I'm in love with Josh Im. BUT it wasn't perfect. I'll add to this later...(I hope) but I probably won't write a full blog review.

-Book Hugger

There's a lot I could say about this book, but I'm not sure I have the words yet. There's a lot I could say about how this book made me feel, but I'm not sure I'll feel comfortable sharing those words yet.

I withdrew my entry in a giveaway for this not because I don't want a signed copy, but because I want someone else in the world to feel what these words made me feel.

And I think that's what the characters, especially Stephen, would want, too.

I don't think I'll full review this. I don't think I'll do it justice.

But seriously? I've never read a book that made me feel prouder about who I am inside, about who I've wanted to hide.

If you want another book set during the AIDs crisis with a similar concept, read [b:Tell the Wolves I'm Home|12875258|Tell the Wolves I'm Home|Carol Rifka Brunt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335450415l/12875258._SY75_.jpg|18028067] by Carol Rifka Brunt. It's wonderful as well.

Another thing I wish to say is that I sobbed through many pieces of this book. I let out a noise I've only seen described in writing.

I want everyone to read this book, to understand the pain queer people went through, and still go through.

I want books like this to not need to exist. But, alas, our world is not free from evil yet.

Thank you, Abdi Nazemian, for making me feel like I am love.

-Book Hugger

Okay so I always thought Henry called them sluggers because they looked like baseball players, but wow he actually meant slugs.

How what why what what what what what what what what

review to come oh my god i'm,,,oh my god