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Their Days Are Like Grass
Nineteen-year-old transwoman Rose Bennett aches for a purpose in life. Coasting through college with few friends and fewer job prospects, she dreads the challenges that she faces each day. Then she meets Armand Fletcher – an eccentric, brilliant, and kind-hearted artist – and her anguish-filled life is turned on its head.Forming an odd friendship, the two collaborate to finish Armand's first art exhibition before its deadline hits. As their work helps them find common ground, they form a tight bond over their present struggles and difficult pasts. Their efforts to accept who they are and keep moving forward bring the two closer to one another. However, their burgeoning feelings for each other reopen old wounds that both sides desperately want to heal - particularly involving their families.Their Days Are Like Grass is a YA Contemporary Romance novel with two distinct POVs and a diverse cast of characters. It blends the captivating world of art with the struggles of acceptance and finding love. Set in the warm backdrop of Frederick, Maryland, its feel-good love story and cozy atmosphere are sure to captivate readers!
275 pages, Paperback
Published November 14, 2023
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About the author
Cameron Rogers
1 bookCameron Rogers is a writer and former freelance journalist. In November 2023, he released his debut novel THEIR DAYS ARE LIKE GRASS, a contemporary romance centered around an aspiring artist and a struggling college student who collaborate on an art exhibition. Inspired by YA authors like Kenneth Oppel and Philip Reeve, he hopes to share his passion for emotional and gripping stories with readers.
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February 26, 2024
The book is everything I hoped it would be and more. I admire the fact that the story has two main characters and how intertwined their stories are. Rose had major issues with transitioning at the same time, struggled to find her purpose. One would think joining the QUILTBAG would help but it didn't make any difference and she knew she had to do something about it. Armand on the other hand struggled with creative block and being his biggest critic made matters much worse because he had trouble creating pieces for his art gallery. One interesting thing about the book was the way the author brought two people who struggled with their individuality together to help each other. Amongst the issues of low self esteem, acceptance, self loathing and coming out, Armand and Rose were able to move past these struggles while completing the art pieces. I enjoyed reading the book and it gave insight on individual struggles and how much help people can offer each other by being present and committed.
January 20, 2024
Really enjoyed reading this book. I really related to the main character of Rose and I loved her. The idea that she was overcome main challenges that were quite relatable. My friend is also called Rose so that was kind of funny. It made my heart warm and the plot was great and I really like the connection between the two main characters.. I’d highly recommend it to ya romance fans thank you so much to the author for sending me a copy
November 21, 2023
I read this on a whim because I wanted to read a trans romance and I wasn't disappointed. Rose and Armand both feel like their own fully developed characters with a romance that is actually well set up. To me the thing that stood out the most was Rose being trans and I feel she was handled extremely well here. Her being trans actually matters for her character and she's allowed to actually enjoy herself and not live in constant suffering like a lot of other trans characters in fiction. Armand's acceptance of her feels genuine and she's allowed to truly live as the woman she is. It doesn't feel like some savior story, Armand respects Rose and Rose is able to embrace being trans and grow as her own woman.
Rose and Armand have a really cute dynamic. They joke well with each other and are able to have really sweet and endearing heart to heart moments. I'm usually anxious with a lot of het romances because they tend to be super rushed. But Rose and Armand not only felt well paced with their relationship, but it also felt as though they had actual chemistry. The two genuinely care for each other and it's great seeing how supportive they are. They have a lot of cute moments and those moments feel earned due to the chemistry they have.
But what makes the romance even better is how Rose and Armand actually feel like their own properly developed characters. Armand's artist block and the depiction of anxiety here feels grounded. Rose's own personal issues of finding something she can be passionate and engaged with also feels well done here. Both characters having their own arcs helps them feel defined as their own characters. They don't exist merely to have a romance happen, but they exist as their own people and it works really well.
The novel itself is also well paced. Changing from Rose and Armand's perspective consistently helps the book feel fresh. Events happen consistently and feel properly built up too. Your time doesn't feel wasted and you get ample time to actually enjoy the two as a couple. The side cast helps flesh out the novel as well. Making Rose and Armand feel more established within their own world and just adds to how endearing the novel is as a whole.
Overall Their Days are Like Grass is a pretty solid romance novel with great representation and an endearing romance.
Rose and Armand have a really cute dynamic. They joke well with each other and are able to have really sweet and endearing heart to heart moments. I'm usually anxious with a lot of het romances because they tend to be super rushed. But Rose and Armand not only felt well paced with their relationship, but it also felt as though they had actual chemistry. The two genuinely care for each other and it's great seeing how supportive they are. They have a lot of cute moments and those moments feel earned due to the chemistry they have.
But what makes the romance even better is how Rose and Armand actually feel like their own properly developed characters. Armand's artist block and the depiction of anxiety here feels grounded. Rose's own personal issues of finding something she can be passionate and engaged with also feels well done here. Both characters having their own arcs helps them feel defined as their own characters. They don't exist merely to have a romance happen, but they exist as their own people and it works really well.
The novel itself is also well paced. Changing from Rose and Armand's perspective consistently helps the book feel fresh. Events happen consistently and feel properly built up too. Your time doesn't feel wasted and you get ample time to actually enjoy the two as a couple. The side cast helps flesh out the novel as well. Making Rose and Armand feel more established within their own world and just adds to how endearing the novel is as a whole.
Overall Their Days are Like Grass is a pretty solid romance novel with great representation and an endearing romance.
February 27, 2024
The book is about a struggling young artist and a college freshman that keep meeting in unlikely circumstances. In their bid to help each other be better versions of themselves, they develop a friendship and fall in love.
It was romance and I enjoyed it (as I do every romance). I appreciated the way the story was told and loved all the primary characters (except Oliver).
Their personal struggles and inadequacies felt too real. I have never related more to so many characters in one book!
Armand's struggle with beginning a project is how I assume most writers battle with their works too. Oh and I do not even want to begin with Rose's feelings of not having a purpose in life. I absolutely love the growth I saw in all of the primary characters. It shows how we are growing everyday as humans. Some slower than others but still growing nonetheless.
My favourite parts of the book would probably be seeing Beryl actually become something she didn't think she could become and the effort Rose made doing something she had never done in her life because of love. It reinforced my belief that when you love a person you'd find yourself doing things for them you never even thought you could for anyone.
If any scenes particularly got to me, it was the exhibition. From start to finish. I try not to cry at tear inducing scenes in books but I couldn't help myself with that one especially when Joseph finally understood Armand's pain. Each time I was forced to drop this book, I couldn't wait to get back to it. Although it wasn't a whirlwind romance, it was still enjoyable.
I loved the ending. I think it was neat and everyone's life(that mattered) had a good finish.
I think a lot of young adults esp in the LGBTQ+ community would enjoy this story. Lovers of romance would too.
I'd give it a four out of five.
It was romance and I enjoyed it (as I do every romance). I appreciated the way the story was told and loved all the primary characters (except Oliver).
Their personal struggles and inadequacies felt too real. I have never related more to so many characters in one book!
Armand's struggle with beginning a project is how I assume most writers battle with their works too. Oh and I do not even want to begin with Rose's feelings of not having a purpose in life. I absolutely love the growth I saw in all of the primary characters. It shows how we are growing everyday as humans. Some slower than others but still growing nonetheless.
My favourite parts of the book would probably be seeing Beryl actually become something she didn't think she could become and the effort Rose made doing something she had never done in her life because of love. It reinforced my belief that when you love a person you'd find yourself doing things for them you never even thought you could for anyone.
If any scenes particularly got to me, it was the exhibition. From start to finish. I try not to cry at tear inducing scenes in books but I couldn't help myself with that one especially when Joseph finally understood Armand's pain. Each time I was forced to drop this book, I couldn't wait to get back to it. Although it wasn't a whirlwind romance, it was still enjoyable.
I loved the ending. I think it was neat and everyone's life(that mattered) had a good finish.
I think a lot of young adults esp in the LGBTQ+ community would enjoy this story. Lovers of romance would too.
I'd give it a four out of five.
February 24, 2024
“As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more”.
Psalm 103:15-16
Armand an artist and high school student who always thought people looked and associated with him with pity found himself unwilling to put his imagination into drawing. Things to a turn when he met Rose a “6/10” according to Armand's rating who helped him with his artist's block.
What I love particularly about this book is the conversation between Armand and anyone else. For a young man, he communicates effectively and wisely for example, his conversation with Oliver brought tears to my eyes. I love how he was always careful to articulate his thoughts properly when it comes to Rose. It shows that true love comes first with respect. Respect not to hurt one’s feelings.
Few things I love about this book:
1. is the fact there weren’t many complications of character. Everyone was in character.
2. Armand and Rose's choice of words, towards not just themselves but people around.
3. The plot twist of finding out Rose is transgender and how truth only breeds closeness.
4. How Armand felt people pitied him because of the ugly truth of his parents. It goes to show how words mar us.
Honestly, most of the pages felt like a drag, I felt eager to read when Rose and Armand were together. I noticed a lot of repetition of the words like “ I appreciate your vote of confidence”. It was a good read and I would love to read more of Cameron Rogers's book.
An excellent book for anyone who appreciates love, communication, and LGTBQ.
Psalm 103:15-16
Armand an artist and high school student who always thought people looked and associated with him with pity found himself unwilling to put his imagination into drawing. Things to a turn when he met Rose a “6/10” according to Armand's rating who helped him with his artist's block.
What I love particularly about this book is the conversation between Armand and anyone else. For a young man, he communicates effectively and wisely for example, his conversation with Oliver brought tears to my eyes. I love how he was always careful to articulate his thoughts properly when it comes to Rose. It shows that true love comes first with respect. Respect not to hurt one’s feelings.
Few things I love about this book:
1. is the fact there weren’t many complications of character. Everyone was in character.
2. Armand and Rose's choice of words, towards not just themselves but people around.
3. The plot twist of finding out Rose is transgender and how truth only breeds closeness.
4. How Armand felt people pitied him because of the ugly truth of his parents. It goes to show how words mar us.
Honestly, most of the pages felt like a drag, I felt eager to read when Rose and Armand were together. I noticed a lot of repetition of the words like “ I appreciate your vote of confidence”. It was a good read and I would love to read more of Cameron Rogers's book.
An excellent book for anyone who appreciates love, communication, and LGTBQ.
February 9, 2024
There were things I liked about this and things I didn't.
Well, the main thing I didn't like was the pacing of the book. I think it had some moments that were sort of... dull, and mayybe could have been cut out.
What I liked however:
1. The romance. It seemed very realistic, especially in the way it was developed. It didn't feel like one minute they were just there and the next they had feelings. We actually saw their feelings develop, and I don't see that a lot in romance novels. I also liked the pacing of their relationship, they didn't take things too fast, and were still even sort of unsure of how to act around each other now that they were dating. I thought that was very true to their character and the type of people they individually were.
2. The characters. I thought both Rose and Armand were very well and thoughtfully written.
3. Everybody accepted and respected Rose's identity and the author didn't make things harder than necessary.
Thank you to Booktasters and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Well, the main thing I didn't like was the pacing of the book. I think it had some moments that were sort of... dull, and mayybe could have been cut out.
What I liked however:
1. The romance. It seemed very realistic, especially in the way it was developed. It didn't feel like one minute they were just there and the next they had feelings. We actually saw their feelings develop, and I don't see that a lot in romance novels. I also liked the pacing of their relationship, they didn't take things too fast, and were still even sort of unsure of how to act around each other now that they were dating. I thought that was very true to their character and the type of people they individually were.
2. The characters. I thought both Rose and Armand were very well and thoughtfully written.
3. Everybody accepted and respected Rose's identity and the author didn't make things harder than necessary.
Thank you to Booktasters and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 11, 2024
I always am skeptical about reading a LGBTQ+ romance especially a trans one. but it was a great decision to read this. Rose is such a beautiful character i hava read by now. and the character development is really good!! and coming to the story it was such an amazingly written plot i fell in love with the characters. the romance unfolded in a sweet way it was great! i wish to read more books like this now and would recommend this to everyone who wish to start a trans romance book. also thank you so much to the author for sending me a copy of this book.
February 16, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book so much!!! At first I thought it was cliché because it is said to be a romantic fiction, but Rose’s search for life’s meanings, the stories of every characters in the book surprised me and I felt I was looking at their gentle souls. I felt happy to see their growth. It is the best romantic fiction I’ve ever read!
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February 27, 2024I loved reading this and couldn't almost drop it I was done. The characters were so relatable and cool. Rose especially and her parents with their ability to take in a lot and understand in a little time. Their characters needs to be applauded, which every parent was a little like that.
May 5, 2024
Not really my usual read, but the cover is adorable and of course I’m a sucker for that. Really nice, engaging writing and this was so sweet and easy to read. Nice accurate and subtle mental health rep, and Armand is very autistic coded without it being mentioned or made a big deal of, which I honestly loved.
Artistic and descriptive, nicely paced and really nicely written for the most part. Some of the dialogue is a little over the top and cringe, with far too many exclamation marks (though this is an ARC, so hopefully can be polished up and those edited out)
Surprisingly comforting and honestly hits a little too close to home, all characters were loveable except for a brief argument when they were taking out their anger on everyone else, which I didn’t like.
Rose is trans and again, everyone is so supportive and it’s so wholesome, she was described really well and really came to life.
I enjoyed this, particularly with the LGBTQ rep and struggling artist/coming to terms with a lot about themselves and past trauma. It ends really nicely and was lovely to read.
"It's called 'His Days Are Like Grass' I had planned on calling it that from the start."
Questions were only creating more questions. Armand's logic was like one of those Russian nesting dolls. Well, even those eventually ran out of places to hide their secrets.
"And that means...?"
Armand cleared his throat. "As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more."
"I don't get it," she admitted. "What does that mean?"
"It means," he softly explained, "Life is fleeting. Love is eternal."
Artistic and descriptive, nicely paced and really nicely written for the most part. Some of the dialogue is a little over the top and cringe, with far too many exclamation marks (though this is an ARC, so hopefully can be polished up and those edited out)
Surprisingly comforting and honestly hits a little too close to home, all characters were loveable except for a brief argument when they were taking out their anger on everyone else, which I didn’t like.
Rose is trans and again, everyone is so supportive and it’s so wholesome, she was described really well and really came to life.
I enjoyed this, particularly with the LGBTQ rep and struggling artist/coming to terms with a lot about themselves and past trauma. It ends really nicely and was lovely to read.
"It's called 'His Days Are Like Grass' I had planned on calling it that from the start."
Questions were only creating more questions. Armand's logic was like one of those Russian nesting dolls. Well, even those eventually ran out of places to hide their secrets.
"And that means...?"
Armand cleared his throat. "As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more."
"I don't get it," she admitted. "What does that mean?"
"It means," he softly explained, "Life is fleeting. Love is eternal."
April 27, 2024
To say that I devoured this story is an understatement. I also haven't read a lot of stories with the FMC being transgender, so I was looking forward to this one. A huge thank you to @booktasters_ for the chance to read and review.
Armand broke my heart at how much he really suffered with the death of his parents and believed it was his fault. I just wanted to hug him! He adored Rose and the way he responds to Rose when she said she was transgender...he literally went, umm okay was that the secret? Cause I still love you. Lol! Loved it!
Rose was such a beautiful character. I love how she carried herself and despite not telling her parents of her transitioning, she was till so blunt and together. Her and Armond made such a great pair together.
Some parts did drag like Rose testing out a game and it kind of went on for a while, doesn't happen often but if you're not a huge gamer then it's kind of long. I got through it though so I won't fully complain.
I'll definitely give this 4 stars and there are mentions death of parents, and mental health. Nothing overly heavy but keep that in mind.
Armand broke my heart at how much he really suffered with the death of his parents and believed it was his fault. I just wanted to hug him! He adored Rose and the way he responds to Rose when she said she was transgender...he literally went, umm okay was that the secret? Cause I still love you. Lol! Loved it!
Rose was such a beautiful character. I love how she carried herself and despite not telling her parents of her transitioning, she was till so blunt and together. Her and Armond made such a great pair together.
Some parts did drag like Rose testing out a game and it kind of went on for a while, doesn't happen often but if you're not a huge gamer then it's kind of long. I got through it though so I won't fully complain.
I'll definitely give this 4 stars and there are mentions death of parents, and mental health. Nothing overly heavy but keep that in mind.
January 15, 2025
Their Days Are Like Grass is a story about two characters: Rose, a struggling, depressed college student who is tired of just existing and seeks to find the purpose of life and be part of something, and Armand, a local artist who suffers from artist's block, self-loathing, and trauma. They form an unlikely pair as they collaborate to finish his paintings for an art exhibition before its deadline. Their collaboration brings them together, serving as a catalyst for each other's healing and helping them address their emotional wounds. Rose struggles with transitioning and coming out to her parents, while Armand carries the guilt of his parents' deaths. They fill each other's voids.
I love Beryl's character; her journey shows that sometimes the reason we feel like we are not good enough or can't do certain things is simply because we haven't tried them yet. I love her character progression; she goes from a timid girl to a confident Vice President.
I love how the author, Cameron Rogers, introduced each character and used two POVs, which showed the individual struggles of each character. Rose seeks to find the meaning of life and purpose because her life moves in a repetitive cycle. She joins QUILTBAG, a queer community, in search of purpose and to be part of something, but that didn't solve her sense of aimlessness. Armand, on the other hand, is a local artist struggling with artist's block, low self-esteem, self-loathing, and guilt over his parents' traumatic deaths. The two coming together show how much impact people can have on our lives just by being in them. The narrative effectively shows the characters' growth and the impact they have on each other.
I rate this book 5 stars because I did not find any errors in it. The storytelling is amazing, relatable, and engaging. The way it deals with themes of acceptance, purpose, healing, and emotional connection is heartwarming.
If you love contemporary romance, this book is for you!
I love Beryl's character; her journey shows that sometimes the reason we feel like we are not good enough or can't do certain things is simply because we haven't tried them yet. I love her character progression; she goes from a timid girl to a confident Vice President.
I love how the author, Cameron Rogers, introduced each character and used two POVs, which showed the individual struggles of each character. Rose seeks to find the meaning of life and purpose because her life moves in a repetitive cycle. She joins QUILTBAG, a queer community, in search of purpose and to be part of something, but that didn't solve her sense of aimlessness. Armand, on the other hand, is a local artist struggling with artist's block, low self-esteem, self-loathing, and guilt over his parents' traumatic deaths. The two coming together show how much impact people can have on our lives just by being in them. The narrative effectively shows the characters' growth and the impact they have on each other.
I rate this book 5 stars because I did not find any errors in it. The storytelling is amazing, relatable, and engaging. The way it deals with themes of acceptance, purpose, healing, and emotional connection is heartwarming.
If you love contemporary romance, this book is for you!
March 1, 2024
Reading this book was so relatable in many ways; hitting a block, insecurity, acceptance.
It was beautifully written, although I was confused at first because I didn't know Rose was trans. I loved how they were able to overcome their challenges and how they didn't give up on each other .I enjoyed reading the book; you should too.
It was beautifully written, although I was confused at first because I didn't know Rose was trans. I loved how they were able to overcome their challenges and how they didn't give up on each other .I enjoyed reading the book; you should too.
December 28, 2024
I really enjoyed how well-paced this book was—it helped me break out of a reading slump. It felt like a slow burn without the usual buildup, which was refreshing. The author did a fantastic job of smoothly connecting two characters from very different backgrounds in a way that was easy to follow and never confusing. The shifting perspectives kept the story feeling fresh, ensuring that each page brought something new, which prevented it from ever feeling boring or repetitive. Even my sister, who isn’t usually a fan of reading, enjoyed it. I’d highly recommend it to YA romance lovers, or anyone looking to dive into the genre.
The events and characters were developed thoughtfully, and the flow of the story was easy to follow. The author’s writing style made me feel as though I was right there with the characters, experiencing everything firsthand. While many books spend a lot of time building the world and developing characters, this one didn’t linger unnecessarily, which I really appreciated.
All the characters felt authentic, and I’m sure readers will connect with at least one of them (except for Oliver, of course). Personally, I felt a strong connection to Berly. Rose and Armand had such a great dynamic—there was this perfect mix of playful banter and genuine cuteness that made their interactions stand out and added something extra to the story.
There were moments that really moved me, and I’ll admit, I cried a few times, like the exhibition scene where Joseph finally felt Arman's pain. The emotional depth of the story hit me harder than I expected. On the flip side, there were a few minor things I wasn’t as fond of—some moments felt a bit predictable, and at times I wished for more tension in certain parts of the plot. But overall, these were small issues in an otherwise enjoyable read.
In the end, this book was wonderfully written, with a satisfying conclusion to the characters’ journeys. Even though it’s not something I would typically pick up, I genuinely enjoyed it and found myself unable to put it down. It’s one of those books that stays with you after you finish it. I tried not to say too much about this book because it’s truly best experienced without any preconceived opinions. Going into it without knowing too much made the journey all the more enjoyable, and I wouldn’t want to take away that element of discovery for anyone else.
The events and characters were developed thoughtfully, and the flow of the story was easy to follow. The author’s writing style made me feel as though I was right there with the characters, experiencing everything firsthand. While many books spend a lot of time building the world and developing characters, this one didn’t linger unnecessarily, which I really appreciated.
All the characters felt authentic, and I’m sure readers will connect with at least one of them (except for Oliver, of course). Personally, I felt a strong connection to Berly. Rose and Armand had such a great dynamic—there was this perfect mix of playful banter and genuine cuteness that made their interactions stand out and added something extra to the story.
There were moments that really moved me, and I’ll admit, I cried a few times, like the exhibition scene where Joseph finally felt Arman's pain. The emotional depth of the story hit me harder than I expected. On the flip side, there were a few minor things I wasn’t as fond of—some moments felt a bit predictable, and at times I wished for more tension in certain parts of the plot. But overall, these were small issues in an otherwise enjoyable read.
In the end, this book was wonderfully written, with a satisfying conclusion to the characters’ journeys. Even though it’s not something I would typically pick up, I genuinely enjoyed it and found myself unable to put it down. It’s one of those books that stays with you after you finish it. I tried not to say too much about this book because it’s truly best experienced without any preconceived opinions. Going into it without knowing too much made the journey all the more enjoyable, and I wouldn’t want to take away that element of discovery for anyone else.
April 11, 2024
🎨Their Days Are Like Grass by Cameron Rogers (2023) “Her first steps had been small, but they already had taken her on a journey to a better tomorrow.” 🎨
3 ⭐️
🎨Young Adult
💚Romance
🎨Dual POV
💚Personal Struggles
🎨Friends to Lovers
💚Slow Burn
“Nineteen-year-old transwoman Rose Bennett aches for a purpose in life. Coasting through college with few friends and fewer job prospects, she dreads the challenges that she faces each day. Then she meets Armand Fletcher – an eccentric and kind-hearted artist – and her anguish-filled life is turned on its head.
Forming an odd friendship, the two collaborate to finish Armand's first art exhibition before its deadline hits. As their work helps them find common ground, they form a tight bond over their present struggles and difficult pasts. However, their burgeoning feelings for each other reopen old wounds that both sides desperately want to heal.”
Thank you to @booktasters and the author for sending me a copy of ‘Their Days Are Like Grass’. 🩷
This was a sweet and endearing young adult contemporary romance with two complex main characters. Rose is grappling with finding purpose in life, while Armand is struggling with creative block and self loathing.
Their relationship was a slow burn but super sweet and with some endearing moments. I felt like they went from strangers to friends to lovers really effortlessly and their chemistry grew over time. While both characters grew into themselves - in confidence and happiness - they also found love along the way.
I always enjoy dual POV in books and the changing perspectives of Rose and Armand helped to show how they both grew over the course of the story, in themselves and with each other.
I did feel that Armand’s family’s backstory was a little jarring and didn’t fit the overall feel of the book.
Overall, ‘Their Days are Like Grass’ was a pretty solid YA book with great representation, heartfelt moments and an endearing romance.
3 ⭐️
🎨Young Adult
💚Romance
🎨Dual POV
💚Personal Struggles
🎨Friends to Lovers
💚Slow Burn
“Nineteen-year-old transwoman Rose Bennett aches for a purpose in life. Coasting through college with few friends and fewer job prospects, she dreads the challenges that she faces each day. Then she meets Armand Fletcher – an eccentric and kind-hearted artist – and her anguish-filled life is turned on its head.
Forming an odd friendship, the two collaborate to finish Armand's first art exhibition before its deadline hits. As their work helps them find common ground, they form a tight bond over their present struggles and difficult pasts. However, their burgeoning feelings for each other reopen old wounds that both sides desperately want to heal.”
Thank you to @booktasters and the author for sending me a copy of ‘Their Days Are Like Grass’. 🩷
This was a sweet and endearing young adult contemporary romance with two complex main characters. Rose is grappling with finding purpose in life, while Armand is struggling with creative block and self loathing.
Their relationship was a slow burn but super sweet and with some endearing moments. I felt like they went from strangers to friends to lovers really effortlessly and their chemistry grew over time. While both characters grew into themselves - in confidence and happiness - they also found love along the way.
I always enjoy dual POV in books and the changing perspectives of Rose and Armand helped to show how they both grew over the course of the story, in themselves and with each other.
I did feel that Armand’s family’s backstory was a little jarring and didn’t fit the overall feel of the book.
Overall, ‘Their Days are Like Grass’ was a pretty solid YA book with great representation, heartfelt moments and an endearing romance.
August 22, 2024
Their days are like grass is a riveting contemporary romance that focuses on changing dynamics, blossoming of love, finding the healing and hope from within.
The story follows Rose, a 19- year transwoman struggling to establish her purpose in life. Her present and future scared her and joining "QUILTBAG" was supposed to mean something in her life. However nothing seems to be as it should be.
Then on a unexpected twist, she meets Armand, an artist who is hitting hard on the artist block. He is a painter whose self- doubts and imposing self limitions have barricaded his creative expression to an extensive level.
In a weaving dual POVs, follow their journey of healing, finding love, struggles and moments where they see that there is more just the colors of the art.
In this story, art plays a significant role as well as themes of love, acceptance, mental health portrayal, a sense of purpose and grounding are truly well written. The author has created protagonists with utmost resonance because deep down every reader who will read their stories, understand their emotions and thoughts will find themselves intertwined between the lines of their actions. The relationship dynamics and romance will tug at your heart's strings. Books such as this one are rare gems and it should be read without knowing much about it because it becomes a vivid thread of absolute realization and transformation of perspective. The author of this book has committed to show the readers the silver lining in the darkest clouds.
I'd highly recommend this book to all the readers. It is very close to my heart and I will remember their journey of love and hope, healing and happiness forever.
The story follows Rose, a 19- year transwoman struggling to establish her purpose in life. Her present and future scared her and joining "QUILTBAG" was supposed to mean something in her life. However nothing seems to be as it should be.
Then on a unexpected twist, she meets Armand, an artist who is hitting hard on the artist block. He is a painter whose self- doubts and imposing self limitions have barricaded his creative expression to an extensive level.
In a weaving dual POVs, follow their journey of healing, finding love, struggles and moments where they see that there is more just the colors of the art.
In this story, art plays a significant role as well as themes of love, acceptance, mental health portrayal, a sense of purpose and grounding are truly well written. The author has created protagonists with utmost resonance because deep down every reader who will read their stories, understand their emotions and thoughts will find themselves intertwined between the lines of their actions. The relationship dynamics and romance will tug at your heart's strings. Books such as this one are rare gems and it should be read without knowing much about it because it becomes a vivid thread of absolute realization and transformation of perspective. The author of this book has committed to show the readers the silver lining in the darkest clouds.
I'd highly recommend this book to all the readers. It is very close to my heart and I will remember their journey of love and hope, healing and happiness forever.
December 18, 2024
Their Days Are Like Grass by Cameron Rogers is a book that really stuck with me. The writing is beautiful and makes you think about the small moments in life that we often miss. From the very start, I was drawn into the story, where time feels both precious and fleeting, just like the grass the title talks about.
The main character is on a journey to understand themselves in a world that’s always changing. The way Rogers talks about the idea of time passing, and how life and relationships aren’t permanent, really hit home for me. It made me reflect on my own life and the things I often take for granted.
What I loved most was how real and honest the emotions felt. The book didn’t try to make things overly dramatic, but still showed the messiness of life and being human. The characters felt like real people, with their own struggles, and I found myself relating to them. The pacing was just right, giving space for thought without losing the flow of the story.
If you enjoy books that make you think about life and its little moments, I definitely recommend this one. It made me stop and consider what really matters in my own life, and it’s a book I know I’ll think about long after reading it.
January 29, 2025
Armand is an artist, he is good at painting and sometimes he looses himself in his own mind. This is not helping him make friends, he feels that his artistic part is keeping his colleagues at distance.
Rose is a transwoman, she is a student and has no goal in life, she would really love to find something that would make her happy. The fact that the two of them are meeting is a lifechanger, they both have now a purpose.
I really liked how Armand and Rose became friends first of all, they accepted each other as they are, without trying to hurry things.
The book is a nice romance, with beautiful painting descriptions and without the drama that will give the impression that it is too much.
"She had forgotten how nice it felt to cheer someone up – usually, she was the one to need the emotional support. Maybe that’s what friends did, give each other their shoulders to lean on when life got hard."
Rose is a transwoman, she is a student and has no goal in life, she would really love to find something that would make her happy. The fact that the two of them are meeting is a lifechanger, they both have now a purpose.
I really liked how Armand and Rose became friends first of all, they accepted each other as they are, without trying to hurry things.
The book is a nice romance, with beautiful painting descriptions and without the drama that will give the impression that it is too much.
"She had forgotten how nice it felt to cheer someone up – usually, she was the one to need the emotional support. Maybe that’s what friends did, give each other their shoulders to lean on when life got hard."
September 11, 2025
This was a contemporary well-written and tender first love young adult romance with a twist.
Rose and Armand keep bumping into each other on campus and within their college circles.
Rose was the protagonist within this love story.
Armand quite the Hero, friend, and leading man.
Their love story starts out with a friendship and builds.
They both struggle with self esteem.
In this way they help each other and develop the confidence to live life on their own terms.
Rose a Trans woman as most first year students must fight for acceptance.
She has to learn confidence and self-love.
Armand is an artist but hits a creative block that Rose helps him overcome. He helps her to build her confidence. While building his own.
This love story fired on all cylinders. It was entertaining, engaging, and I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their unfolding story.
Highly recommended 5-Star Read.
Rose and Armand keep bumping into each other on campus and within their college circles.
Rose was the protagonist within this love story.
Armand quite the Hero, friend, and leading man.
Their love story starts out with a friendship and builds.
They both struggle with self esteem.
In this way they help each other and develop the confidence to live life on their own terms.
Rose a Trans woman as most first year students must fight for acceptance.
She has to learn confidence and self-love.
Armand is an artist but hits a creative block that Rose helps him overcome. He helps her to build her confidence. While building his own.
This love story fired on all cylinders. It was entertaining, engaging, and I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their unfolding story.
Highly recommended 5-Star Read.
January 20, 2025
I didn’t expect this book to stay with me as much as it has. It’s a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of individuality and love, which both topics are very deeply personal to me.
What stood out most was the portrayal of Rose. She isn’t written as just the trans character. Rogers does an incredible job of crafting her as a complex, relatable character, full of fears, dreams, and quirks that anyone can connect with. Similarly, Armand’s struggles with his art and past trauma felt raw and authentic to me. I love that.
The pacing can be slow at times, though I’m not sure if it’s the book or my own slower reading pace, but I found myself appreciating that. It allowed me to sit with the characters and fully immerse myself in their experiences.
Definitely not the flashy romantic type of story, it’s more about finding beauty in the chaos of life. And I loved every moment of it.
What stood out most was the portrayal of Rose. She isn’t written as just the trans character. Rogers does an incredible job of crafting her as a complex, relatable character, full of fears, dreams, and quirks that anyone can connect with. Similarly, Armand’s struggles with his art and past trauma felt raw and authentic to me. I love that.
The pacing can be slow at times, though I’m not sure if it’s the book or my own slower reading pace, but I found myself appreciating that. It allowed me to sit with the characters and fully immerse myself in their experiences.
Definitely not the flashy romantic type of story, it’s more about finding beauty in the chaos of life. And I loved every moment of it.
July 31, 2024
This book caught my eye because I wanted to read my first book with a transgender main character and it did not disappoint. I like how the story started from Rose hiding her transformation from her parents because that is the reality of most trans people. It showed how exhausting it can be to decide to be one’s self at the expense of maintaining relationships with others.
I love the friends to lovers trope and the slow romance. I like how they helped each other to develop and grow whilst supporting one another. I like how the writer showcased that they aren’t perfect and how they reconciled.
The book is quite slow and took me a while to get through it but I’ll say it was worth the time.
I love the friends to lovers trope and the slow romance. I like how they helped each other to develop and grow whilst supporting one another. I like how the writer showcased that they aren’t perfect and how they reconciled.
The book is quite slow and took me a while to get through it but I’ll say it was worth the time.
May 14, 2024
This book is a blast, earning a solid 4 stars from me. It's a fun ride, full of laughs and blush-worthy moments that perfectly capture the excitement of young love. The plot is engaging, and I especially enjoyed the abundance of memorable quotes scattered throughout.
However, where it stumbles is in its realism. While the lighthearted tone works well for its young adult audience, the way problems are solved feels too easy and unrealistic.
Despite its enjoyable aspects, this lack of realism left me feeling a bit, just a bit, disconnected from the story. It's great escapism, but it doesn't quite capture the complexities of relationships.
Life is not that simple :")
However, where it stumbles is in its realism. While the lighthearted tone works well for its young adult audience, the way problems are solved feels too easy and unrealistic.
Despite its enjoyable aspects, this lack of realism left me feeling a bit, just a bit, disconnected from the story. It's great escapism, but it doesn't quite capture the complexities of relationships.
Life is not that simple :")
December 31, 2024
Their days are like grass was a good casual read for me. Both characters have their struggles with family and depression and being overwhelmed by weight of life. While their relationship helps each other with the strength to push forward it doesn't cure it with a hand held. Rose's relationship with her family, which was one her main fears, after coming out as trans still being good was a nice comfort. And Armand's guilt over his parents death that followed him throughout the book finally being soothed at the end was such a relief. Overall, the book was a sweet story and well written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2025
In general I think the book is amazing. I love a happy ending so I guess I wasn't going to complain since I got that. I also LOVE that Armand and Rose didn't obsess over eachother from the day they met since a number of romance stories like the love at first sight trope (which I kinda loathe). The book is intriguing and it's definitely something one would like to read again. Truthfully, I would. My favourite character has to be Rose. I hated when she felt worthless. I get it's because of her experience but still not a fan of it. She's genuinely a kind person though and I love that about her.
December 23, 2023
I enjoyed this book. The main characters were Rose and Armand. From the beginning, I liked the connection between them, and it was heartwarming to see it develop further as the story progressed. I found that I became quite attached to these characters and cared about them, so there were some moments that made me emotional. I felt there were some inspiring moral messages too.
January 30, 2024
This book was actually all I needed to slow down a stressful finals week, it's really a fun, romance, and slow-burn read. Loved how the two main figures met, and it was funny how I could relate to Armand in many ways. The way they complete each other, help each other to grow, and achieve what they always wanted is actually encouraging. Totally loved this one. A highly recommended romance!
December 8, 2024
I love the vivid imagery that the author uses to capture moments of beauty and sorrow. I love the sense of vulnerability that Roger uses because it allows the reader to be deeply connected to the characters. Overall this is a really good book at I would recommend to anyone.
August 21, 2025
It's a nice book if you like cozzy and slow readings.
It's also cool you get to see both main characters points of view because they have their own struggles in their lifes aside of whatever relation they have with eachother- yet still, it's also very important how regardless this they help each other as good as they can.
Big fan or Armand, the tortured artist will forever be my favorite trope. Seeing him going down on a neverending spiral before realizing he should really get help before he pushes away everyone who loves him was cheff kiss.
To my taste, it was a bit too slow overall but it's alright.
It's also cool you get to see both main characters points of view because they have their own struggles in their lifes aside of whatever relation they have with eachother- yet still, it's also very important how regardless this they help each other as good as they can.
Big fan or Armand, the tortured artist will forever be my favorite trope. Seeing him going down on a neverending spiral before realizing he should really get help before he pushes away everyone who loves him was cheff kiss.
To my taste, it was a bit too slow overall but it's alright.
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