Bloom

by Curtis Andrew Burton

154 pages, Paperback

Published April 20, 2025

Reviews

[Ira T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book surprised me. What begins as a story about weight loss turns into something much deeper, a meditation on loneliness, love, and what it means to truly change.

[Bridgett P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloom is bold, messy, funny, and heartbreakingly human. Curtis Andrew Burton doesn’t just tell a story, he peels back the layers of desire, shame, and reinvention with unflinching honesty.

[James I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curtis Andrew Burton’s writing is fearless. He tackles sexuality, body image, and self destruction with a kind of humor and empathy that feel revolutionary.

[Norman D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t expect a book about food, sex, and self loathing to feel this uplifting, but Bloom does. It’s raw, honest, and strangely comforting.

[Gary R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t just a story about losing weight, it’s about shedding layers of guilt and fear. Michael’s journey is messy, sexy, and real.

[Florence B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Burton has a gift for writing characters who are flawed but lovable. I found myself rooting for everyone, even when they made terrible decisions.

[Clarice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed, I cringed, I even teared up. Bloom is brutally honest but full of heart, a rare combination.

[Shannon D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The dialogue crackles with energy, and the emotional moments hit hard. A brave, beautiful, and unforgettable debut.

[Jessica Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloom walks that delicate line between tragic and funny. It’s raw, weird, and unforgettable.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Burton writes about obsession and shame with such insight that you end up feeling seen, even in your own imperfections.

[Joyce W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curtis Andrew Burton doesn’t play it safe, and that’s what makes Bloom shine. Every page feels alive.

[Elizabeth C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A darkly funny, beautifully awkward exploration of desire and redemption. I couldn’t put it down.

[Patti R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible mix of humor and heartbreak. Burton writes with such compassion for people who are trying, failing, and trying again.

[John A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curtis Andrew Burton writes with fearless empathy. You can’t help rooting for Michael Bloom even when he’s at his worst.