This book was a nice ode to growing up and dealing with life's problems, all within a summer setting. This was a subtly funny book with a great cast of characters and enough secrets to keep the plot moving along.
Our main character had a crazy go of things throughout the book. Zack's troubles are very relatable. He's balancing his parents' divorce, trying to be the best team leader possible, standing up for a friend, etc. In order to achieve these things, he's doing a lot of things he knows aren't great, but feels are necessary.
Zack was not quite who I thought he was going to be. He was a weird mix of confident jock and shy, just-wants-to-fit-in teenager. It took a minute for me to get a lock on his character and personality, which was fine, but I would have liked to been able to figure it out sooner. Chip's character was a little easier to grasp. He was nice and focused on his future goals and job. Buuuut he was a little boring, if we're being honest.
The romance was fine, but I didn't feel loads of chemistry between Zack and Chip. I think this goes back to their personalities and the problems I had with them.
Overall, great summer vibes and queer rep, but not the best or most entertaining story. This wouldn't be at the top of my list of recommendations, but I didn't hate it.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed a gifted and advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Our main character had a crazy go of things throughout the book. Zack's troubles are very relatable. He's balancing his parents' divorce, trying to be the best team leader possible, standing up for a friend, etc. In order to achieve these things, he's doing a lot of things he knows aren't great, but feels are necessary.
Zack was not quite who I thought he was going to be. He was a weird mix of confident jock and shy, just-wants-to-fit-in teenager. It took a minute for me to get a lock on his character and personality, which was fine, but I would have liked to been able to figure it out sooner. Chip's character was a little easier to grasp. He was nice and focused on his future goals and job. Buuuut he was a little boring, if we're being honest.
The romance was fine, but I didn't feel loads of chemistry between Zack and Chip. I think this goes back to their personalities and the problems I had with them.
Overall, great summer vibes and queer rep, but not the best or most entertaining story. This wouldn't be at the top of my list of recommendations, but I didn't hate it.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed a gifted and advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.