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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing. This is a novel that seems to attempt to bridge the space between queer erotica and YA fiction. The content is heavy on common tropes about sports and gay romance. It mostly manages to still be an enjoyable read if looking for a light distraction, but the plot line about closeted gay attraction feels overdone and asynchronous to the heavy leaning on details of here and now setting. The romantic/erotic components felt stronger than the plot itself. Despite this it was a fun enough read. Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing. I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, especially the side characters. I thought the romance was sweet, but a little rushed. Overall, I liked it but didn't love it. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for an M/M sports romance, that has a happy ending. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
Zach Sugarman has known two things about himself since he was 15 years old: he wanted to be a pro quarterback and he was gay. Knowing he couldn't be both, he has planned his life with Rebecca, his devoutly Catholic girlfriend who is saving herself for marriage. But on the last night of a team trip to Rome, on the cusp of his senior season at Northwestern University, a Heisman, a number one draft pick, and a National Championship, Zach seeks out one last anonymous encounter. He opens Grindr and slips out into the Italian summer night to meet Liam - Liam who has a face that looks like it was carved from Carrara marble by one of the ancient greats and whose brazen facade becomes sheepish when he's asked about his past in Paris. The night is intense, better than Zach could have imagined. But like all one-night stands, it comes to an end by morning's light.But what happens to Zach's carefully manicured plans for a professional football career and a life in the closet when Liam shows up in Zach's upper-level Plato seminar at Northwestern that fall? Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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I'm really struggling to review this book. On one hand, it was good, with some very interesting discussions on coming out and societal acceptance. Unfortunately, some little parts felt a bit off to me. At one point when remembering Zach's realization that he was gay, the book says "It was the only outing Zach had ever had." I think of "outing" as disclosing someone's sexuality without their permission, so the phrasing didn't totally fit the situation.
It was great that there was both gay and bi rep in this book, though Zach saying "I just didn't think people like you really existed" when Liam came out to him was... weird to say the least. Biphobia is never okay, and it felt like this was just brushed off.
For most of the story, Zach is dating Rebecca, who was certainly interesting. Honestly, the way she was super Catholic was off-putting. The way the Catholic Church approaches queerness is extremely hurtful, so I found it intriguing how much her religion was mentioned. From the way she talked in the small amount of time she got on the page, there was nothing to really like about her. The constant references to her religion distracted from the plot rather than adding to it.
"So much of Zach's life was a façade, false and hidden. He spent so much time wrapped in pads, both figurative and literal, to protect himself from injury and from his own lies."
The romance was very sweet. The many discussions regarding coming out likely had the biggest impact on me, but I'm sure all readers will find a special part of this book to relate to. I'm so glad no one was outed in the story. I wish Liam had been more supportive as Zach considered coming out, though. Considering how much time he spent in the closet, the last thing he needed was to be reminded that people would hate him just for who he loves.
"Not just friends and family, but all the way out?"
I always love seeing if the title is mentioned in books. A little note, it's okay to be out to only friends and family if that's what keeps you safe. Or maybe that's just friends, and that's okay as well. It's great that Zach had such a great support system, but not everyone is lucky enough for that.
*Review copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*