Just Brilliant.I honestly don't know why I waited so long to read this,I read this in one sitting....it was captivating.The writing s4.5 Stars.
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Just Brilliant.I honestly don't know why I waited so long to read this,I read this in one sitting....it was captivating.The writing sucked me in from the first page.
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The story of Berlin and Hiro...two high school students who couldn't be more different ....
Yes,it's YA which definitely isn't my thing but it most definitely doesn't read like one.
Berlin is an all American boy.Blonde,gorgeous working towards his football scholarship.He's gay but knows he must hide it if he wants to achieve his dreams.His resolve is about to be tested when he sees Hiro arriving for his first day of school,looking all kinds of hip and gorgeous and most definitely tempting....
Hiro is gay and doesn't care what people think.He and his family have recently moved to Texas.His parents are desperately hoping he's left his past and the temptations that go with it behind.He has his own style and isn't prepared to fit in for anyone.He immediately becomes the target for a group of homophobic boys,some of which are Berlin's friends.
This is the first book I've read by this Author and I was pretty much blown away.Brilliantly written and such an addictive read.It's definitely not pretty at times,the homophobia is very difficult to read at times but necessary for the story and Hiro isn't a push over....he can stand up for himself.
The relationship between Berlin and Hiro develops at just the right pace.Nothing felt rushed or forced.Their friendship felt special long before anything physical happened between them.
The supporting characters all play their part here-even the despicable ones.I'm probably in the minority but I found Seth fascinating and would love to get his story....I'm thinking the right man would get him to change his ways....I'm a sucker for the bad boy!!
Conclusion: I absolutely loved this book and I really can't understand why it hasn't got more interest with MM fans.
READ it....I'm sure you won't be disappointed....more