Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press/Get Underlined for access to this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Another five star read from Hubbard! Gosh, I knew I was going to enjoy this book going in, but it still exceeded expectations. I loved Zeke and Cohen and watching them realize the idea they have of the other person is so wrong. They are truly enemies to lovers, and it had me in my FEELS. Speaking of feels, Hubbard always seems to know how to say something in a way that I needed to hear, and how to get me so emotionally invested into his characters. I loved that this wasn't just about Zeke and Cohen, but also Zeke's friendship with Sawyer and how he overall wasn't the same person he was just a few months ago. I could relate to Zeke so much, though we sadly do not agree on our favorite Doctor (sorry, I'll always be a Tennant stan). Being able to read (and watch in my head, because a little movie plays in my head while I read) about Zeke coming into himself and realizing that "the perfect gay" doesn't exist was so heartwarming. And Hubbard also does a fantastic job at bringing topics into his books that are real life scenarios happening in the US right now. This book (and my recent read of Imogen, Obviously) has reminded me that even within the LGBTQ+ community, there is discourse and lack of understanding. But Hubbard also reminds us in this book that you can't stop fighting. Even if you don't "win," that doesn't mean you lost. Lost the battle, win the war (can't go wrong with a Paramore lyric). But seriously, this book is not just funny and romantic, it's powerful, inspiring, and can make or break the difference to teenagers who are too scared to speak up for themselves yet. If it isn't obvious, I 100% recommend this book to EVERYONE, not just queer people. It's a guide for rebels, both in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies surrounding them.

Thank you to Forever, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for giving me access to both the e-ARC and ALC in exchange for honest reviews. Honestly, I really enjoyed this book, and it's disappointing seeing that others don't feel the same way. I personally have struggled with similar insecurities and catastrophizing thoughts like Angela for longer than I realized, and also didn't realize until more recently that those things I was/am struggling with could mean I'm on the ace/aro spectrum. I am of course going to do more of my own personal research into the community, but this book has made me feel really seen, and understood. And honestly, I like that the characters are messy and imperfect. It just makes them more realistic human beings. The supporting characters are good at moving the story along, as well as being simultaneously supportive and calling the main characters out on their shit. The narration for the audiobook was amazing as well. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and genuinely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for access to this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is my first book by Klune, and I can safely say it won't be my last. Those who know me know I LOVE a good found family trope. And BOY, did Klune deliver. I didn't know it was possible for a heart to both break and heal simultaneously, but that's what happened to me while reading this book. I have to admit, I didn't even like Nate at first. But he grew on me slowly, and by the end I was just hoping for a happy ending for him. For all of them, for that matter. I like how Klune wrapped things up very neatly, though the end left me craving more. If you love a good old queer sci-fi book with a dash of romance, this is definitely for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington for access to this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Oh my gosh, I'm so glad I requested this ARC! The premise sounded good to me, but honestly it exceeded expectations! First, the 'who dunnit' of it all really kept me going until the very end. I did guess correctly, but there was a lot of context clues I had to pay attention to to realize what was going on. Next, the CHEMISTRY between Oliver and Ricky 🥵. Watching their relationship blossom from strangers to kind of friends to maybe something more had me begging for more. I definitely will be continuing this series solely to see what happens to the both of them next. And lastly, the representation was *chefs kiss* AMAZING. The BIPOC people throughout, the queerness, the neurodiversity, just everything was so amazingly well written. I genuinely look forward to reading the next installment of this series, and seeing where adventure takes Oliver and Ricky next!