Drama!

South Rock High #2

by A.J. Truman

My arch nemesis is now my fake boyfriend. Can you say drama?

Uptight drama teacher Everett and cocky jock Raleigh must pretend to be boyfriends at an upcoming wedding in order for Everett to save face in front of his mega-famous ex.

Genres: Romance, M M Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Contemporary, Audiobook, LGBT, Sports

278 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 2022

About the author

Welcome! I’m a gay male author who writes MM romance filled with humor, heart, and hot guys. My characters fall into bed and fall in love, usually in that order. Think LOL meets DTF.

I live in central Indiana, surrounded by churches and Olive Gardens, with my husband, kids, and cats. When I’m not writing, I’m chasing around a toddler or sneaking off to a movie.

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Reviews

[Imme [trying to crawl out of hiatus] van Gorp · Rating 4 out of 5]

|| 4.0 stars ||

This was an adorable and hilarious opposites attract romance between two extremely lovable and witty high school teachers (one is a football coach while the other is the drama teacher).
It has the ‘enemies-to-lovers’ and ‘fake-dating’ trope, but the best part about it was the banter. These two had such amazing chemistry together and their lighthearted teasing was so funny and so endearing!
The pacing was also great, and their feelings didn’t happen overnight; it felt believable and I swooned over their developing relationship. I loved seeing how they opened up to each other and got over their previous prejudices. It was all just very lovely and, like I mentioned, super funny.


'South Rock High' series:
1. Ancient History - dnf
2. Drama! - 4.0 stars
3. Romance Languages - dnf

[Snjez · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Fake boyfriend' trope is not among my favorites, but I think that it was done really well here. It didn't feel forced or fake at all. Everett and Raleigh were really fun together and I was quite happy with how their relationship developed.

There was some miscommunication towards the end and the Noah drama felt over the top, but everything was resolved in a satisfying way. On the side note, does anyone else think that making your wedding guests act out scenes from your relationship is kind of weird?

I have to say that I liked book 1 a little more, I was just more invested in that story, but this was still a fun and light read. The group of friends is one of my favourite things in this series.

[Lau ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

We would ace being a fake couple. All I needed to do was keep my real feelings out of it.

When the drama teacher needs a fake date to go to a friend’s wedding where his famous ex-boyfriend and new partner are going to be in, he wasn’t expecting the bane of his existence, PE teacher Raleigh, to volunteer. If only Raleigh stopped messing with him and touching him as if they were friends, the plan may work. If only it was easier to resist how much Everett likes both…


I’ve learnt to avoid fluffy, over the top rom-coms because they tend to work for me until 10-20% of the book, then I get bored and dnf them. Drama! was the first one in a very long time that managed to keep my interest long enough to make me want to reach the end.


I adored Raleigh, how he loved teasing Everett because it was so easy and fun, how he was patient and a lot more mature than Everett. To be honest, there were times where I didn’t understand why Raleigh went for someone who didn’t treat sports and people who practice them as if they were a disease, but their banter was good enough to compensate for that.

“What would I have to do as your boyfriend?”
“Be your charming self. Be around my quirky theater friends. Dance, eat some cake.”
“You called me charming.”
“Cult leaders and serial killers are charming. I was stating a fact, not giving you a compliment.”

While I understand that it’s not fun seeing how sports always get the funds and the glory while the theater club keeps losing members due to the bullying some jocks inflict on his members, it drove me crazy how Everett channeled his frustrations. It often felt as if he was bullying the athletes to compensate for the bullying he had suffered when he was a drama student. That’s not how a teacher should behave. You don’t treat students badly just because they are jocks, it’s so childish. Everett’s character in general drove me a bit crazy but, since I was having fun with the story, it wasn’t enough for me to be too mad about him. Especially because he wasn’t oblivious enough not to see he was constantly craving Raleigh’s attention.


Overall, I would recommend Drama! if you want to read a fluffy rom-com with some good banter, fake dating and rivals to lovers, and don’t mind that sometimes Everett was a bit too focused on his ex-boyfriend and his hate of sports to see straight what he had in front of him.

[Kati *☆･ﾟ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25**** stars


As expected I had sooo much fun with this one. Even through some of the sex scenes I was laughing. From pure amusement.

We already met the two mcs before, bantering and fighting. Everett, the Drama! teacher hates Raleigh, the football coach, because… sports! - breaking down the many reasons to one word. But since Amos and Hutch got together again they belong to the same group of friends now. So when a fake-smiled selfie at a birthday party hit social media, Everett has no other choice than to bring Raleigh as his boyfriend to his other friends’ wedding.


And while they prepare for the whole fake-boyfriend spiel, surprise!, they get to know each other better and also discover all the similarities between their respective one thing they love most that was so far driving them apart that is now bringing them closer together. And I loved how they always used their own terms when talking about the other’s stuff - that are practically the same thing but different in football and theatre - and instantly got corrected. It was cute, really… like:


☆ director | coach
☆ script | playbook
☆ characters | players
☆ rehearsal | practice
☆ intermission | halftime


The whole background on why Everett needed a fake boyfriend in the first place was ofc because of an ex-boyfriend. I guess no one want’s to be seen lacking when facing the ex again at a social gathering. And omg, this Noah? Everett’s ex-boyfriend? This dude was truly something else *lmaoooo

This whole wedding weekend was deliciously juicy and epic. And ofc like always the fake soon was not so fake anymore and they only needed to find a way to admit it to themselves as well as the other. Honestly, I laughed my ass off even more when it came to the I’m a fucking goopy mess over you confession.

I’ve never been happier than when I’m with you.”
“Ugh, same. I’m five seconds away from doodling your name in the margins of my script. It’s so annoying.”

“Of all the people out there, it had to be you, huh?”
“Sucks to be you.”
“No, it doesn’t.”

The book itself ends on a HFN but there is the bonus epilogue "Encore!" that is hot, totally sweet and so Everett & Raleigh. You can get with the NL signup.


I totally can imagine myself coming back to these books for a re-read. Not because they are the greatest romances ever written but because they are just so damn enjoyable to read. Where Amos & Hutch in book one just were swoony adorable, Everett & Raleigh were downright hilarious together. I had the bestest of times.





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South Rock High Series:

Book 1 - Ancient History - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Drama! - 4.25 stars
Book 3 - Romance Languages - 4.5 stars
Book 4 - Advanced Chemistry - release 12/23

[~Nicole~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this was 50% fun and the other 50% annoyance. I tried so so hard to like Everett and I must say that I’ve failed. He was a selfish judgmental snob and I don’t understand what Raleigh saw in him. He was so freaking annoying and shallow “Oh, you’re rich, you have a Polo shirt and I saw you last year wearing a CASHMERE sweater!!!! I have these designer loafers and I’ll wear them for the wedding so I can bedazzle my friends with expensive shit. And oh, you HAVE TO come and suffer through a new age nonsense bullshit play for me but no way am I watching a football game with you. No way, never! So what if you saw a play for me? I’m a selfish jackass who doesn’t care. I’ll still call you dumb jock the entire book and I’ll still be lame enough to hope to be my ex’s ,Noah, consolation prize”
He took and took and gave nothing back “Wash me, caress me, massage me “ and then “I don’t like you , you’re a dumb jock” or “Raleigh wasn’t a wordsmith, that’s what the muscles were for” and “He’s too charming with my friends and talks a lot, I should have tied him on the sidewalk like a golden retriever”.
His sarcasm was always petty and mean and he was much better suited to Noah -they were both self centered snobs. And what’s a very hard proof of his stupidity and that he was just right for Noah is the fact that if he hadn’t fallen for Raleigh he would have gotten back with Noah because he mooned the entire book over his ex (and then he got upset when Raleigh suggested him to get back with his ex, go figure).
Probably this was meant to be read as a light ,shallow and without any depth rom com kind of book and in this case my niggles are pointless and I beg your pardon.. I really thought this author will evolve but unfortunately they’re still stuck on easy banter and uncomplicated plots.
2,5 stars rounded up because when it didn’t concern Raleigh ,Everett was quite funny. I laughed out loud when he negotiated on the phone with that escort guy. The humor and sweet Raleigh are the only interesting parts of this book. Oh , and Cal’s and Russ’s cameo!

[Megan [At The Cottage] · Rating 5 out of 5]

MM Romance
Nerd/Jock Teacher Love
4.75 Stars ⭐️

A To Z Book Title Challenge: D


This book is sooo close to absolute perfection that I’m rating it 5 stars and I can’t remember the last time I’ve read an enemies to lovers that actually gave me the unresolved sexual tension I so desperately want and need when reading this trope. I only had one issue with it but by that time I was already completely team Reverett and I could mostly get over it.

Everett is the nerdy drama teacher who dreams of putting on award winning plays and musicals but with the school’s budget going mostly towards sports especially to the football team, Everett can’t afford the new sets, costumes, props etc needed to do the musicals the students want to audition for. This pisses Everett off because to him, football is for dumb jocks and his theater kids deserve better. Raleigh is the popular handsome football coach that loves to get under Everett’s skin especially when Everett acts like an asshole to him for no reason. Everett thinks he has a valid reason but it’s not Raleigh’s fault sports bring in the donations and drama classes don’t so every time Raleigh gets a chance he tries his hardest to goad Everett. But at the faculty party they have to play nice and a tagged photo of them goes viral making all Everett’s college friends assume Raleigh is his new boyfriend and with his best friend’s wedding coming up they expect him to come!

This is the best enemies to lovers fake relationship I’ve read in ages because everything made complete sense and there was so much chemistry and drama between Everett and Raleigh that I was instantly drawn to their “flickering” (flirting & bickering) and the sexual tension it caused. The author made them actually get to know each other through a series of friend dates to prepare for this wedding and I loved how it was done. This author actually got me to care about football rules and plays because of how Everett described the men on the screen. It just made me laugh out loud at how ridiculous his sports talk was but it also made perfect sense. 🤣

The UST is dragged out to about 50% and the scene that moves them into the physical was perfect. It’s everything I look for when reading a book like this and I wasn’t disappointed. It was hot too. I just absolutely loved these two together even when they were giving each other shit. I absolutely adored Raleigh’s fierce defense of Everett when he gets injured and there was so much character growth that by the end they were making each other better and it was just chef’s kiss for me. 😘

But I did have one issue with it. There was a late dramatic scene that caused issues for Reverett and while I understood why it was there, I just could have lived without it but saying that the title of this book is “Drama!” and it definitely delivered.

The setup for book 3 was seamless in this and I am so excited for what’s to come. This can probably be read as a stand-alone but I chose to read “Ancient History” first to get the full feel of Raleigh and Everett’s issues and while AH was a slog at times, I’m glad I read it because I really love this friend group.

[Cat the bookworm (semi hiatus ish) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this book. And I can’t even count how many times it made me laugh out loudly 🥰

After a lukewarm start with book one, this one was absolutely adorable. Everett, the school’s drama teacher, hates Raleigh (the schools football coach) with a passion, partly because the funds (and interest) for drama pale when compared to football.

When he needs to bring a “plus one” to a friend’s wedding, he ends up asking Raleigh to play the part of his fake boyfriend - not because he’s his first pick, but because he literally had no other option.

Their banter, my friends. Their banter was EVERYTHING. I loved Everett with his penchant for drama, and I loved Raleigh with his good natured, direct approach to everything in life. This, ladies and gentlemen, is nerd/jock and enemies to lovers done well. I had so much fun reading it, and I ended up marking so many passages in this book - perfect to brighten one of these cold, dreary and dark winter days.

So many scenes were EPIC, like Raleigh attending his first theatre performance, or Everett despairing when he realised that a football match lasts around 4 hours, only to get fully invested in the drama and screaming his lungs out with all the others.

So. Many. Funny. Scenes.

If you’re in need of a good time, you can’t go wrong with this book!

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a lot of fun reading this! Loved the enemies to lovers and fake dating, both were so well done. The banter was hilarious. I really love the text conversations between friends and the code language they speak in at school. Very enjoyable read, can't wait for book 3!

[Hanna W · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*ARC Review*

Guys, this book was hilarious as it was sweet. I really love the enemies/haters to lovers trope. But also fake dating the one you hate? Yessss🔥🔥 This book hit the spot.

I loved the characters and their banter. It was more than hilarious and I sometimes had to laugh out loud (my poor neighbors).
And the way they slowly opened up to each other and understood where the other one came from was really cute. 🥹 Gave me all the feels😭🦋

This was the first book I read from the author and I was very surprised. I really liked the writing style and the way the setting was described. This book was so easy to read and therefore very enjoyable.

I can’t wait to read Julian’s story.

[I received an digital arc and this is my honest opinion]

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this just might be my favorite AJ Truman book so far! I'm even rounding up to 5* because I loved it so much 🥰

Drama! was just the right mix of enemies to lovers and fake dating tropes. I'm not usually a huge fan of the fake dating trope, but I liked it here. Everett and Raleigh were just too stinking cute together! Of course, the enemies to lovers vibe was more annoyance and misunderstanding than I hate you from the depth of my being, but it worked well with the drama teacher versus football coach dynamic.

There were tons of cute moments and plenty of spice, but most of all, I enjoyed how well everything flowed together, nothing felt forced. Well, nothing except how obviously Truman uses the last chapter for the sole purpose of setting up the next book 😂 I've read enough now to see a pattern. I don't hate it, but it's so blatant I find it funny.

I listened to the audio for this one and enjoyed it much more than the last one. I'm not sure why because they were both narrated by Iggy Toma 🤷🏼‍♀️ Maybe it was my imagination that he did better here, either that, or I was further away from NJR's narration 😆 Either way, I'm looking forward to the next in the series ✌🏻

[juli✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Tom Brady is smiling down on you guys.”
“Tom Brady is still alive.”
“And he probably wishes you were coaching him.”
“That’s it!” I took three giant steps back until my calves hit the players’ bench on the field. “What the hell is going on? Is an alien about to explode from your head? Because they just upgraded those bleachers.”

this was cute <3

[martina (the life of a chaotic reader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

what a nice surprise!
i wasn’t that excited for this one, because i didn’t really like everett in the previous book. but he’s perfect whith raleigh.
they have an AMAZING chemistry and despite being opposites they work really well. and i just love when they try to learn about the thing that their partner loves, it’s too cute.
there were a bit too much exclamation points for my liking, but that’s just a personal preference.
i honestly can’t wait for julian and seamus.

[therese ˃ᴗ˂ · Rating 2 out of 5]

had high expectations given how much my gr friends loved this book... i feel so sad cause the whole time i want to get rid of everett. he is such an annoying character which has no saving grace and i thought the wholepoint of jock and nerd romance was to get rid of stereotype why does this one ride through it and does it in an obnoxious way. anyway i truly wished i love it. 3 stars was generous enough..oh not to mention the mess of it at the end with miscommunication yikes.

[Aricka Decker · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Hey. My eyes are up here.” “Yeah, but your dick is down there.”


Everett and Raleigh are two dudes who cant stand one other, or so you think who decide to fake date. Obviously we all know whats gonna happen and even if we do, we like it. I like it. I dont care. I think this series is just super cute, funny, and most of all fun. Its a good time, not to be taken too seriously with characters you can adore and hate. Everett was annoying in the 1st book, but I grew to love him in his book, while Ive always had a soft spot for Raleigh since I love a himbo wholesexual. Anyways, cute couple, cute moments, hot sex, no real deep shit and that is fine. This is a pick it up and flip the page and vibe book, perfect for a quicky on the weekend.

[Mx. T *Chaotic Reader* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Opposites attract, enemies ("enemies", I mean...), fake relationship, all kinds of funny shenanigans and a healthy dose of wholesomeness. I am loving all of Truman's books. He's becoming one of my go to authors when I need a lovely cheesy sweet wholesome romance.
The audiobook was perfect.

[Colleen (colleenreads40) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drama! is the second book in A.J. Truman's South Rock High series. It's a MM enemies to lovers romance, and it can be read as a complete standalone. It's low angst, told from a first person dual point of view, and has a guaranteed happily ever after. You can expect a fake relationship (that suddenly feels all too real), nerd/jock vibes, found family, no cheating, and lots of laughs.

Synopsis: Everett's friends from college are getting married, and although he's excited to go, he's not looking forward to seeing his pompous ex-boyfriend. The last person he would expect to be his plus one? Raleigh, South Rock High's beloved football coach. And Everett's self-proclaimed arch-nemesis. A picture of them on social media works it's magic, and soon, the two are in a fake relationship. Neither wants to admit that when they stop bickering and actually have a conversation, they don't actually seem like enemies after all. And maybe this relationship isn't as fake as it once seemed.

I wanted to tell him he was the most beautiful man I’d ever seen, but that didn’t seem hate sex appropriate.

The second book in this cute series might be tied for my favourite! Raleigh and Everett were just so much fun. The enemies-to-lovers trope in this book hit the right way, and I was obsessed with them getting their happily ever after.

I had a lot of fun watching them start to show interest in one another's areas of focus. Although Everett could be completely over the top (he was absolutely born for the theater), it was adorable watching him teach Raleigh what he knew and what he could apply to his football coaching. At first, Everett was a little frustrating because the effort seemed one-sided on Raleigh's part, but I think the turning point was when Everett watching a football game with Raleigh. I loved watching Ev get into it. Similarly to the first book, there were lots of teaching innuendos, steamy times, and all the fun found family vibes.

If you're looking for something easy and low angst, or you're trying to avoid or get out of a book slump, this series would be a fantastic place to start.

I did an epic double take. “Wait, what? You like me?”
“Yes. I’m a fuckling goopy mess over you. Keep up.”

[Jacqueleen the Reading Queen♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I just adored this book and all the UST surrounding Everett and Raleigh. I knew in book 1 their bantering ran along the lines of attraction so it was no shock to me they would be the MCs of book 2. Drama! had all the fun buildup of frenemies to lovers with plenty of heat and plenty of sweet. Raleigh surprised me with his hidden depths. On the surface he appears to just be another cocky jock, but as you get to know him you realize he's so much more than that. He feels deeply and truly cares about the high schoolers on his football team and in his classes.

Everett is slightly more reserved than Raleigh, but it doesn't take much coaching for Raleigh to introduce him to some fun. I loved when Everett was dragged to watch a football game with Raleigh and ended up realizing the drama that could be found in a professional game. It was so fun and I definitely laughed out loud at how he described some of the football positions.

"The player positioned for doggie style hiked the ball...

I mean how can you not giggle at that? I also loved how Everett and Raleigh were both big fans of thrifting. Facebook marketplace seemed to be one of their favorite places to find new things and I found that just adorable. It was so cute when Raleigh would brag about his finds. The text message chain between our favorite nerdy teachers was definitely a highlight. The next book appears to be about Julian and his crush on his most likely not so straight fellow teacher and friend. It's titled Romance Languages and is slated to release in mid 2023.

[Bekka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun! One-sided animosity to lovers romance with two MCs who learn that the other is more than a bunch of stereotypes and try to understand the other via their hobbies and personalities: sweet. Corny portmanteaus <3. I love how much they love thrifting. There are a lot of Fast & Furious references - like never seen so many a lot (I believe 11 times).

A couple of instances of why do? But overall, enjoyable tropey fake dating romance. Looking forward to continuing with the series now they're all released.

Quote

He lifted me up and moved us to his dresser, all while staying inside me.
The power of being hung. The dresser was remarkably solid, taking our thrusting with minimal rattling.
“Where’d you get this?” I asked between moans.
“Facebook Marketplace. It was originally 800 bucks. They were selling it for 150. I bargained them down to 100.”
Hot.
“Oh my God, I think I’m gonna come!” I jerked myself off, getting off on watching him, hot white jets filling the sweaty space between us. (p. 266)

NSFW infos:
- smaller pale redhead (bottoms)
- Tall blond White American jock that can benchpress 200 pounds and resembles Paul Walker (I just recount the deets the authors gives) (tops)
- strict top bottom dynamic

[Ronie Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute

[Marthea · Rating 4 out of 5]

3+
Nie zmieniam zdania co do książek tego autora - pomimo przewidywalności i sporej ilości stereotypów, naprawdę dobrze mi się je czyta 😁 Lekko, łatwo i przyjemnie - zatem doceniam bardziej niż zwykle, bo właśnie tego w tej chwili potrzebuję.

[Prateekshya · Rating 4 out of 5]

4🌟
Loved it. The main couple are awesome.
Great communication and understanding.....no unnecessary drama and immature acts.
The plot was simple and short.
It made me realise we always don't need a solid plot twist and mind-blowing ideas to write a good book........... sometime simple one also heal our heart with genuineness.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Drama, it was hot and hilarious! Everett and Raleigh's banter had me cracking up. Enjoyed they're journey to their happy ending. Another great installment to this series, very much looking forward to the next book!#Reverette

Just reread via audiobook. Iggy Toma did a fantastic job narrating. Loved his performance!

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know, although the book title is Drama! which I usually try to avoid in my romance, I found the drama in this book was entertaining! Heck, I even slightly enjoyed this better than the first book, which actually offered one of my favorite tropes!

Everett could be very annoying with his judgmental opinions towards student-athletes and sports in overall, but I thought Raleigh was the PERFECT person to tackle all that. Yes, I think Raleigh helped won this book over for me *laugh*. Although he seemed more laid back, this guy had LAYERS! He softened Everett's "Red Hulk" moments somehow.

I thought this couple was cute!!

PS: The thing that didn't work for me with this author (based on this two books I read) was the sex scenes though. Just didn't like it. I mean, I tend to avoid sex scenes in general but sometimes, when the mood (or the tone is right) I could still enjoy it. This one, I couldn't. It's me thing though!

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

I loved this!! Fantastic characters who I could tell apart. I loved the banter, the humour, and the pacing. I’m a big fan of the fake dating trope but it has to be paced well and it’s absolutely perfect here.

Thinking back on scenes and discussions #Reverret had throughout the entire book makes me feel warm and happy. The side characters are also wonderful, and really help the book along.

[Megan (feral hearts club) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I read that one really fast. But omggg it was the CUTEST book! The UST was just perfect! The spicy scenes were on point, there was a small amount of angst, but really not enough to get upset over. And it was done perfectly, not forced at all. The banter between Ev and Ral was just PEERRRFECT! And the time they took to get to really understand one another, omg be still my heart. This was sweet and funny and clever, just such a fun read! I couldn’t put it down!

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everett + Raleigh

-mm romance
-enemies to lovers
-fake dating
-opposites attract
-theatre geek x jock

hehehe omg once these two got introduced i knew they were gonna be a good time!! again it was written in the most entertaining way i was cracking up during the whole thing!! & the story itself was so perfect & i fell in love with these two & all their friends i just had to continue with the whole series!!

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man, I am loving this series. keep it coming, can't wait for the next one.

[Marcos “MSMDragon” · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another quick read with great characters, a cute story, and some pretty hot scenes. The opposites attract and fake boyfriend tropes are always a lot of fun.

[K-Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was over the top hilarious! I have never enjoyed drama so much! Everett and Coach Raleigh each have their own preconceived notions about each other. This leads to banter of epic proportions! All my laughing made me so happy. Everett is so uptight, but the coach knows just how to get the best out of him! Adorable chemistry from the start and as they get closer things gets spicy! This book hit all the right spots for me. A jock of guy, a guy full of uptight dramatics, steamy chemistry and so much laughing!

[Mariah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

This one had a slow start for me - there were general flow issues as well as dialogue that needed to be disentangled. But mostly it was a lot of less than favorable commentary towards women such as:
-"the first woman you've dated who can string a proper sentence together"
-"rocket scientist girlfriends"
-"unlike the IQ-deficient girls you hook up with, it's not going to work"

The road from enemies-to-lovers should not be paved with insulting comments like these.
Some people probably didn't care, but they absolutely made it harder for me to get into the story - and to start liking Everett.

I eventually got on board with these two, but it was hard for me to fully enjoy their story.
I do love this band of queer teachers though, and I'm really excited for Julian's story.