Review: Beautifully done
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2014
This book could have easily crossed the line into preachy. I am very glad it did not. Though a couple of the minor/supporting characters invoked god ad nauseam, the MC's didn't so much (thankfully). I don't like to be preached at in my pleasure reading, so I'm happy that the line wasn't crossed here.​This book touched me on so many levels. It was heart breaking and hopeful. It was nerve wracking and beautiful. I loved getting to know Julian and his writing process. Liam and Clay were good company. I even loved his OCD tendencies, though they seemed to get less pronounced as the story unfolded. I loved watching Simon not only come to terms with being gay, but get strong enough to come out. And I loved Robbie, whose very presence one can not help but cherish. Together they learned what life and family is all about.I knew going in that this book was going to be a bit intense. JP Barnaby writes some intense stories and doesn't seem to shy away from the hard stuff. Her writing is not in the least bit superficial, but full and vivid. No exception here. She is on my, very short, auto-buy list and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.