I liked it! As my first attempt of reading middle grade in a while it was a good delve! At first it was a difficult read hearing about how Matthews OCD affected him. But that is what I think makes this book worth a read. It was easy to understand Matthew and how he felt - making it perfect for children to understand as well.

As a student teacher this is going on my class bookshelf one day

I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would! I've always avoided short story collections but this one I couldn't put down

I love where the story is going

I liked it, their story was tragic and beautiful. I'll probably add more when I have had time to think about it

I like the time jumping and the flipping into pieces of the past. Made it easy to flow back into after each reading. I wasn't yearning for this book, but once I started reading I found it hard to stop. I particularly loved connell and marianne's friendship, despite everything they went through they still had that bond.

But my LORD marianne please stop reading into things! The rest of the book wouldn't of had to happen if connell asked marianne if he could stay with her. Honestly. Though I forget these are kids - in their late teens and early 20s. So of course they're going to be awkward

This was an absolute blast!! Very quick read (an hour or so) and I loved everything. The story, the illustrations, and the humour! 10/10 recommend

Initial review: It was good. At parts I was a bit slumped but that didn't last for long since the pace picked up quickly. It was nice to be introduced to Tim at the beginning snd then everything click Into place halfway through.

But my lord, 'I loved having friends' absolutely broke me. I'll probably still be thinking about this character for a while.

Why is it over. I don't want to be over. I had high expectations but this book met them! And the Queer romance my lord was refreshing.

Loved linus as a protagonist, though Arthur could be a little too perfect sometimes the romance was adorable and their back and forth was amazing.

All the characters were amazing!! Honestly I love this book so much

Intial review - finished in one sitting (ish). Maybe because I love the film, but this book was fabulous. Fast paced, couldn't put it down! And when I did I was itching to pick it up again