Review: One of the best GFY/friends to lovers; realistic, sweet, and fully felt
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 23, 2014
So romantic, so touching, so realistic.  This was such a happy, well-written read.  I mean, yes, the characters go through periods of heartache and rejection, it wasn't all sunshine and roses, but I just loved these men (and boy).  The best thing about this story was that I could feel Sam and Luke's love for each other, even before they realized it; I could see the transition from friends to lovers.  There was no insta-love or nonsensical progression here, it was all leading to the starting point of the book (7 years into the friendship) so I could see the pivotal moments where their relationship changed.  And that is the best kind of GFY/friends to lovers book I can think of.  And it wasn't contrived either.  Sam was admiring Luke's body before he realized what that meant, Luke realized he was in love with Sam and wanted to tell him, but was so scared, resulting in hesitation and hurt.  I just loved the sweetness, the innocence (Sam, this is you--unaware of your sexuality because of your celibacy since the conception of your son half your life time ago), and the love and acceptance apparent in these characters.But it wasn't just a romance.  It was the story of an almost fifteen year-old growing up a bit, his friend beginning to come out with his own sexuality, and how families grow and adapt and reform.  Every part of and every character in this book was vital to the story, all added something special to it, and I HIGHLY recommend this book.P.S. I love the cover too!  It totally fits the content of the book :)