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Electric Boy (Electric Blue 1): An LGBTQ+ '80s Punk Rock Dark Comedy
Two men fight for the affections of punk frontman Julian, who doesn’t always know what’s best for him.
In ‘80s London, the fantastical Julian Collier is a charismatic punk rock band frontman. Everyone is drawn to him, including Rahul, his best friend and bandmate, who has loved him for years.
When a mysterious upper-class stranger suddenly inserts himself into their lives, it becomes clear Julian isn’t entirely straight, and the two men struggle for Julian’s affections. But the best man might not win this fight.
In ‘80s London, the fantastical Julian Collier is a charismatic punk rock band frontman. Everyone is drawn to him, including Rahul, his best friend and bandmate, who has loved him for years.
When a mysterious upper-class stranger suddenly inserts himself into their lives, it becomes clear Julian isn’t entirely straight, and the two men struggle for Julian’s affections. But the best man might not win this fight.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2026
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August 20, 2026
This really is a book for all the 80s babies out there 😂
It was so much fun reading a book where they’re using landlines and writing letters, smoking everywhere, and where the pub is the place to be and EastEnders is the show everyone watches 😂. It really gave me all the nostalgic vibes!
I genuinely thought I wasn’t going to enjoy the love triangle, but I had so much fun with it! I actually thought this was a good depiction of young people figuring out the world.
Nicky Silber is really going to have you wondering who the actual intruder is in whose relationship because, let’s face it, they’re all a little messed up 😂🤷♀️🙈
Julian is pure, flamboyant chaos! He’s incredibly insecure underneath it all, but I kind of admired his whole lifestyle of just living life to the fullest and doing whatever makes him happy. Watching him sing on a stage in a dark pub while giving it everything like he’s performing on a world stage? I absolutely loved that for him 😂
And then there’s poor Rahul, who has been in love with Julian since they were eight. He never liked Julian’s girlfriend and thought Aisling was the great threat, so imagine his surprise when, after one of their numerous breakups, Julian decides to date a man who is not Rahul 🙈😂
But the real threat is Michael, scheming his way into Julian’s life.
Am I the only one who kind of liked Michael? 🤷♀️🙈😂 At least he knows he’s no good!
Rahul, Aisling, and Mel (Julian’s sister) are all real enablers of Julian’s behaviour. They forgive him everything and treat him like a child who can’t be trusted to make his own decisions which, to be fair, he makes way too many questionable ones 😂
I’m really excited to see where this goes! They all have their flaws, but I have a feeling Michael’s are more than just innocent flaws, and I suspect Nicky is going to set everyone on a very different path 🙈😂
✨ messy characters with flaws all over the place 😂
✨ taking a trip down memory lane
✨ a time when record shops could afford three employees
✨ many 80s references
✨ a crappy punk band with a lead singer who is just having the time of his life 😂
It was so much fun reading a book where they’re using landlines and writing letters, smoking everywhere, and where the pub is the place to be and EastEnders is the show everyone watches 😂. It really gave me all the nostalgic vibes!
I genuinely thought I wasn’t going to enjoy the love triangle, but I had so much fun with it! I actually thought this was a good depiction of young people figuring out the world.
Nicky Silber is really going to have you wondering who the actual intruder is in whose relationship because, let’s face it, they’re all a little messed up 😂🤷♀️🙈
Julian is pure, flamboyant chaos! He’s incredibly insecure underneath it all, but I kind of admired his whole lifestyle of just living life to the fullest and doing whatever makes him happy. Watching him sing on a stage in a dark pub while giving it everything like he’s performing on a world stage? I absolutely loved that for him 😂
And then there’s poor Rahul, who has been in love with Julian since they were eight. He never liked Julian’s girlfriend and thought Aisling was the great threat, so imagine his surprise when, after one of their numerous breakups, Julian decides to date a man who is not Rahul 🙈😂
But the real threat is Michael, scheming his way into Julian’s life.
Am I the only one who kind of liked Michael? 🤷♀️🙈😂 At least he knows he’s no good!
Rahul, Aisling, and Mel (Julian’s sister) are all real enablers of Julian’s behaviour. They forgive him everything and treat him like a child who can’t be trusted to make his own decisions which, to be fair, he makes way too many questionable ones 😂
I’m really excited to see where this goes! They all have their flaws, but I have a feeling Michael’s are more than just innocent flaws, and I suspect Nicky is going to set everyone on a very different path 🙈😂
✨ messy characters with flaws all over the place 😂
✨ taking a trip down memory lane
✨ a time when record shops could afford three employees
✨ many 80s references
✨ a crappy punk band with a lead singer who is just having the time of his life 😂
July 29, 2026
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed the authors writing style and that third person POV story telling type narrative. It made reading the book enjoyable and easier for me ☺️
To Rahul, Julien’s best friend who’s been in love with him since they were kids, it’s a story about yearning the one you care for and love most while also seeing that person live a life and make decisions that you feel you need to protect him from.
Michael. Oh Michael 😏 I have something wrong with me because I love characters like him. He has this dark urge inside of him that he’s continuously trying to keep underwraps while also wanting to live a normal life. But can he? Can his obsessive and possessiveness only be controlled so much? We’ll see in the next book I’m sure. He is intelligent, tall, handsome, and muscular. He likes the finer things in life and just so happens to like little Julien and all his skinny vain yappy mess of a self. He understands the game he’s supposed to play. He doesn’t necessarily want to play it and rather just be handed what he wants, but he understands the game and seems to have the patience to wait to get what he wants. Well maybe hahaha we’ll see. I’m definitely interested to see it how he is in the next book.
Oooooh Julien. You insecure skinny vain yappy man lol even though we don’t get any of his point of view, it’s pretty blatantly obvious that this man is a mess. I’m thinking that he has trauma and neglect when it comes to his childhood and everything that happened there. He is very clearly ADHD and chases the next shiny thing all the time. He is very oblivious and naïve. There is part of me that thinks that he’s been fighting his sexuality much longer than anybody thinks, even more in depth than he hinted at (maybe even hinting at attraction to Rahul like when they…😐). Julien is vain and seems obsessed with how he comes across because it’s almost like he feels like he’s not good enough if he isn’t done up in the way he wants to be done up. People may not like him or want to be with him if he isn’t a certain way. I can understand with how Aisling treated him, he was being abused. Plain and simple. I don’t think he has a mean bone in his body and I don’t think he does anything hurtful intentionally. But he also doesn’t really think things through as much as he should. Rahul is right to want to protect him especially from Michael. But yeah, despite Rahul being overbearing at times, I think he has a right to be……considering Julien’s less than ideal decision making skills. I feel Julien doesn’t treat Rahul all that fairly, but again I don’t think he’s understands that. A part of me feels like there is more depth to Julien that we may see in the next book!
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series! 💕
I really enjoyed the authors writing style and that third person POV story telling type narrative. It made reading the book enjoyable and easier for me ☺️
To Rahul, Julien’s best friend who’s been in love with him since they were kids, it’s a story about yearning the one you care for and love most while also seeing that person live a life and make decisions that you feel you need to protect him from.
Michael. Oh Michael 😏 I have something wrong with me because I love characters like him. He has this dark urge inside of him that he’s continuously trying to keep underwraps while also wanting to live a normal life. But can he? Can his obsessive and possessiveness only be controlled so much? We’ll see in the next book I’m sure. He is intelligent, tall, handsome, and muscular. He likes the finer things in life and just so happens to like little Julien and all his skinny vain yappy mess of a self. He understands the game he’s supposed to play. He doesn’t necessarily want to play it and rather just be handed what he wants, but he understands the game and seems to have the patience to wait to get what he wants. Well maybe hahaha we’ll see. I’m definitely interested to see it how he is in the next book.
Oooooh Julien. You insecure skinny vain yappy man lol even though we don’t get any of his point of view, it’s pretty blatantly obvious that this man is a mess. I’m thinking that he has trauma and neglect when it comes to his childhood and everything that happened there. He is very clearly ADHD and chases the next shiny thing all the time. He is very oblivious and naïve. There is part of me that thinks that he’s been fighting his sexuality much longer than anybody thinks, even more in depth than he hinted at (maybe even hinting at attraction to Rahul like when they…😐). Julien is vain and seems obsessed with how he comes across because it’s almost like he feels like he’s not good enough if he isn’t done up in the way he wants to be done up. People may not like him or want to be with him if he isn’t a certain way. I can understand with how Aisling treated him, he was being abused. Plain and simple. I don’t think he has a mean bone in his body and I don’t think he does anything hurtful intentionally. But he also doesn’t really think things through as much as he should. Rahul is right to want to protect him especially from Michael. But yeah, despite Rahul being overbearing at times, I think he has a right to be……considering Julien’s less than ideal decision making skills. I feel Julien doesn’t treat Rahul all that fairly, but again I don’t think he’s understands that. A part of me feels like there is more depth to Julien that we may see in the next book!
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series! 💕
July 12, 2026
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
Electric Boy starts a new series and it also looks like a debut book for author Nicky Silber. Set in London in the 1980s, the book offers multiple points of view and toxic, as well as co-dependent, relationships. Julian and Rahul are best friends and in a band together. The name of the band changes often and Rahul has been dedicating his life to being near Julian. He is so in love with Julian to unhealthy levels and Rahul and Julian’s girlfriend, Aisling, clash frequently. Julian and Aisling also fight often and a lot of the time their fights revolve around Julian’s relationship with Rahul. Much of the POV is through Rahul and we also get POVs from some of the secondary characters, which I appreciated and was done well.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
Electric Boy starts a new series and it also looks like a debut book for author Nicky Silber. Set in London in the 1980s, the book offers multiple points of view and toxic, as well as co-dependent, relationships. Julian and Rahul are best friends and in a band together. The name of the band changes often and Rahul has been dedicating his life to being near Julian. He is so in love with Julian to unhealthy levels and Rahul and Julian’s girlfriend, Aisling, clash frequently. Julian and Aisling also fight often and a lot of the time their fights revolve around Julian’s relationship with Rahul. Much of the POV is through Rahul and we also get POVs from some of the secondary characters, which I appreciated and was done well.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
September 8, 2026
4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Electric Boy by Nicky Silber is the compelling first book in the Electric Blue series. Set in 1980s London, the story follows the charismatic, fantastical punk rock frontman Julian Collier, who finds himself caught between two men fighting for his affections. On one side is Rahul Chaand, Julian's best friend and bandmate who has secretly loved him for years. On the other is Michael, a mysterious upper-class stranger with dark tendencies and dangerous secrets who quickly inserts himself into Julian's chaotic world.
The narrative dives deep into toxic codependency, unrequited devotion, and self-destructive relationship cycles. Rahul is hopelessly blind in his love for a man who unwittingly strings him along, while Michael's unsettling, stalker-ish traits loom like a dark cloud over Julian and his band's life. Backed by sharp secondary characters like Aisling and Julian's sister Mel—who bring much-needed reality checks to the chaos—the story explores the painful cost of loving someone who refuses to open their eyes.
Nicky Silber captures the gritty, electric atmosphere of 1980s London punk culture with remarkable skill. The emotional friction between the characters is palpable, driven by high-angst pining, heavy themes of addiction and domestic tension, and a raw, flawed protagonist in Julian and Rahul. While the first book concludes on a devastating, nerve-shredding cliffhanger after Rahul's long-overdue confession comes at a wrong time and place that goes disastrously wrong, the narrative momentum leaves readers desperate for the resolution in Sunshine Boy.
Electric Boy is a phenomenal, emotionally complex start to a new dark comedy series. If you love dark 80s settings, messy love triangles, angst-filled pining, and flawed characters, this is an unmissable read.
Electric Boy by Nicky Silber is the compelling first book in the Electric Blue series. Set in 1980s London, the story follows the charismatic, fantastical punk rock frontman Julian Collier, who finds himself caught between two men fighting for his affections. On one side is Rahul Chaand, Julian's best friend and bandmate who has secretly loved him for years. On the other is Michael, a mysterious upper-class stranger with dark tendencies and dangerous secrets who quickly inserts himself into Julian's chaotic world.
The narrative dives deep into toxic codependency, unrequited devotion, and self-destructive relationship cycles. Rahul is hopelessly blind in his love for a man who unwittingly strings him along, while Michael's unsettling, stalker-ish traits loom like a dark cloud over Julian and his band's life. Backed by sharp secondary characters like Aisling and Julian's sister Mel—who bring much-needed reality checks to the chaos—the story explores the painful cost of loving someone who refuses to open their eyes.
Nicky Silber captures the gritty, electric atmosphere of 1980s London punk culture with remarkable skill. The emotional friction between the characters is palpable, driven by high-angst pining, heavy themes of addiction and domestic tension, and a raw, flawed protagonist in Julian and Rahul. While the first book concludes on a devastating, nerve-shredding cliffhanger after Rahul's long-overdue confession comes at a wrong time and place that goes disastrously wrong, the narrative momentum leaves readers desperate for the resolution in Sunshine Boy.
Electric Boy is a phenomenal, emotionally complex start to a new dark comedy series. If you love dark 80s settings, messy love triangles, angst-filled pining, and flawed characters, this is an unmissable read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2026
The banter and silliness between Rahul and Julian was so deliciously similar to Vince & Howard from The Mighty Boosh that it gave me all the nostalgic warm fuzzies.
I do tend to struggle with third person but I honestly couldn’t imagine this one being written any other way because of how often we change povs, the third person was necessary.
The spice was genuinely so hot that I kept forgetting we’re meant to hate Michael 😂😂😂
10/10 recommend, I immediately finished Electric Boy, said “what the fuck” and immediately picked up Sunshine Boy 🤭😂
I do tend to struggle with third person but I honestly couldn’t imagine this one being written any other way because of how often we change povs, the third person was necessary.
The spice was genuinely so hot that I kept forgetting we’re meant to hate Michael 😂😂😂
10/10 recommend, I immediately finished Electric Boy, said “what the fuck” and immediately picked up Sunshine Boy 🤭😂
June 16, 2026
𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 4/5 ⭐️ 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 2/5 🌶️
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉: 📱—> ARC Read
𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔: “God, how I’ll miss you, Rahul thought desperately. How every day, I’ll wake up thinking about you and every night I’ll go to sleep thinking about you. How my arms will feel empty without you, feeling the ghost of you within them the way you feel in them now. Christ, how I wish you knew, even one iota, how much you mean to me, how much every muscle in my body is screaming for you, how there’s no me without you.”
“But you only like shiny, bright things. As soon as your newest toy gets the Sheen worn off of it, you’re off to the next shiny thing. But your toys don’t forget you. They still love you. They can’t help it. Only now you treat him like shit because you know you can. You know they won’t leave you. You know how they love you. You feed off of it. You’re a fucking vampire, is what you are. And you leave everyone around you drained and feeling like shit. The bloody vampire, you are.”
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: Firstly, I want to thank Nicky for allowing me ARC read this book! However, with that being said all opinions are my own.
Ooooo Rahul how my heart breaks for you! 😭 I throughly enjoyed this one, I knew that book one ends on a cliffhanger, but goodness I wasn’t expecting the cliffhanger to hurt so bad! Also, my heart is so tore between who I might want Julian to end up with because I think it’s very clear Michael isn’t going to leave us all that soon. Michael’s character throughout the book makes me have so many questions that I need answered immediately in book 2!
There is a bit of time-jumping in the book which most of the time I do not really like in books however these fit perfectly within the story and didn’t distract from the overall flow of the story.
I felt many emotions during this one, I adored Julian’s personality throughout the story all while wanting to hit him upside the head sometimes, while wanting to give Rahul the biggest hug, and also sit Michael down and stare at him until he tells me all his secrets.
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 4/5 ⭐️ 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 2/5 🌶️
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉: 📱—> ARC Read
𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔: “God, how I’ll miss you, Rahul thought desperately. How every day, I’ll wake up thinking about you and every night I’ll go to sleep thinking about you. How my arms will feel empty without you, feeling the ghost of you within them the way you feel in them now. Christ, how I wish you knew, even one iota, how much you mean to me, how much every muscle in my body is screaming for you, how there’s no me without you.”
“But you only like shiny, bright things. As soon as your newest toy gets the Sheen worn off of it, you’re off to the next shiny thing. But your toys don’t forget you. They still love you. They can’t help it. Only now you treat him like shit because you know you can. You know they won’t leave you. You know how they love you. You feed off of it. You’re a fucking vampire, is what you are. And you leave everyone around you drained and feeling like shit. The bloody vampire, you are.”
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: Firstly, I want to thank Nicky for allowing me ARC read this book! However, with that being said all opinions are my own.
Ooooo Rahul how my heart breaks for you! 😭 I throughly enjoyed this one, I knew that book one ends on a cliffhanger, but goodness I wasn’t expecting the cliffhanger to hurt so bad! Also, my heart is so tore between who I might want Julian to end up with because I think it’s very clear Michael isn’t going to leave us all that soon. Michael’s character throughout the book makes me have so many questions that I need answered immediately in book 2!
There is a bit of time-jumping in the book which most of the time I do not really like in books however these fit perfectly within the story and didn’t distract from the overall flow of the story.
I felt many emotions during this one, I adored Julian’s personality throughout the story all while wanting to hit him upside the head sometimes, while wanting to give Rahul the biggest hug, and also sit Michael down and stare at him until he tells me all his secrets.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 11, 2026
Reading Electric Blue was such a fun experience. One of my favourite things about it is every character is so uniquely interesting and none of them is picture perfect. They have flaws that make them human. They come alive on the page, the dialogue is sharp and witty and just overall amazing writing. Nicky deserves all the kudos.
The love triangle is incredibly intense and had me on the edge of my seat. I went into this book thinking I would easily root for Rahul. The man has been yearning for fifteen years after all but nope, it didn’t go that way. From the moment Julian and Michael had their first interaction, I was addicted to them and wanted more. Seriously, I levitated when they finally had sex. The smut scenes were insanely hot and so well done. Michael is so fucking sexy, I cannot deal with it.
Rahul though, he has my heart. That man truly loves Julian. It is hopeless and unconditional and I don’t think moving on is in the cards for him. His POV always says so much, it is heartbreaking. He thinks the world of him even when Julian doesn’t see it, even when he’s hurt him over the years, Rahul just wants a chance to be with him.
The one thing I love about Julian and Rahul’s relationship is that it’s so much deeper and complex than it seems, far more than either of them realise. Michael was right when he called himself the third wheel. I can’t wait to read volume 2 and see how this delicious drama unfolds.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“God, how I’ll miss you,
Rahul thought desperately….
How every day, I’ll wake up thinking about you, and every night I’ll go to sleep thinking about you.
How my arms feel empty without you, feeling the ghost of you within them the way you feel in them now.”
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.
First and foremost, thank you to Nicky for allowing me to get an early copy of Electric Boy.
.
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When it comes to world-building, Electric Boy hit so many marks for me. With every page, you are immersed in all things 80’s and London. It’s punk and intriguing, with a myriad of highs and lows.
For me, I really love the representation: with Rahul’s character and the diverse sexualities Nicky has crafted, an inclusive novel with a spectrum of characters, identities, and cultures.
Now, let’s get into the meat and bones of Electric Boys. Warning: EB does end in a cliffhanger, and it’s gonna hurt, and you probably have to leave with more questions than answers, but I have hope that Nicky isn’t gonna keep us hanging. I myself know we’re stuck with Michael for now…but I can’t help but root for Julian to see Rahul wants him.
Overall, Nicky has a locked-in reader with me. Electric Boys is mysterious, immersive, and a love triangle that has you hanging on to the very last page.
Rahul thought desperately….
How every day, I’ll wake up thinking about you, and every night I’ll go to sleep thinking about you.
How my arms feel empty without you, feeling the ghost of you within them the way you feel in them now.”
.
.
First and foremost, thank you to Nicky for allowing me to get an early copy of Electric Boy.
.
.
When it comes to world-building, Electric Boy hit so many marks for me. With every page, you are immersed in all things 80’s and London. It’s punk and intriguing, with a myriad of highs and lows.
For me, I really love the representation: with Rahul’s character and the diverse sexualities Nicky has crafted, an inclusive novel with a spectrum of characters, identities, and cultures.
Now, let’s get into the meat and bones of Electric Boys. Warning: EB does end in a cliffhanger, and it’s gonna hurt, and you probably have to leave with more questions than answers, but I have hope that Nicky isn’t gonna keep us hanging. I myself know we’re stuck with Michael for now…but I can’t help but root for Julian to see Rahul wants him.
Overall, Nicky has a locked-in reader with me. Electric Boys is mysterious, immersive, and a love triangle that has you hanging on to the very last page.
Review of advance copy
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Oh, the pain of this story. I am a total sucker for best friends to lovers, and when you throw in a bit of rockstar vibes, bisexual angst, and a lifetime of uncertainty, it's like a cup of coffee first thing in the morning: I love it, and I want more.
I thought all of the characters were great. Michael is complicated; there's darkness in him, but also moments of genuine concern that kept me uncertain. Julian is beautifully uninhibited and painfully himself. And Rahul? Oh, God... the pining, the yearning, the words he keeps locked up too tightly for far too long... I felt like I wanted to cry for him so many times.
I'm really rooting for Rahul and Julian to get together. I can't wait to read the next book. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!!!
Aside from that, the novel is extremely well written. It's got a good structure, great pacing, excellent flow, and I actually thought the author was British because the dialogue and narration were so on point.
Overall, a very enjoyable read. I definitely recommend it, and I'm looking forward to more from this author!
Oh, the pain of this story. I am a total sucker for best friends to lovers, and when you throw in a bit of rockstar vibes, bisexual angst, and a lifetime of uncertainty, it's like a cup of coffee first thing in the morning: I love it, and I want more.
I thought all of the characters were great. Michael is complicated; there's darkness in him, but also moments of genuine concern that kept me uncertain. Julian is beautifully uninhibited and painfully himself. And Rahul? Oh, God... the pining, the yearning, the words he keeps locked up too tightly for far too long... I felt like I wanted to cry for him so many times.
I'm really rooting for Rahul and Julian to get together. I can't wait to read the next book. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!!!
Aside from that, the novel is extremely well written. It's got a good structure, great pacing, excellent flow, and I actually thought the author was British because the dialogue and narration were so on point.
Overall, a very enjoyable read. I definitely recommend it, and I'm looking forward to more from this author!
Review of advance copy received from Author
You know what this book has: HEART! And Humour! And Heat! Boy this was a joy a read, did not put it down. So much packed into this first instalment of this series. Do not expect closure at the end but trust me you’ll be happy you read it. And the next book is gonna be out in a month or two so it’s fine I’m fine we’ll be fine!!
This is not a typical story in any way shape or form - entire unexpected keeping you on your toes with multiple POVs it does not let you settle into a feeling about a character or allow you to get them to conform to what you expect they would reveal. It’s fresh and fascinating
I enjoyed all the characters and I’m dying to hear from Julian. I am wary about Michale - what is going on there I can’t get a read and I’m not convinced with Rahul, that boy needs to grow a little bit or a lot and I (begrudgingly ) love Aisling, and Mel, how fascinating something there as well.
I am so curious about all these characters I need to know everything
Expect London in the 80s bit of a sexual reconciliation witty sharp writing great plot developing relationships bit of a cliffie
This is not a typical story in any way shape or form - entire unexpected keeping you on your toes with multiple POVs it does not let you settle into a feeling about a character or allow you to get them to conform to what you expect they would reveal. It’s fresh and fascinating
I enjoyed all the characters and I’m dying to hear from Julian. I am wary about Michale - what is going on there I can’t get a read and I’m not convinced with Rahul, that boy needs to grow a little bit or a lot and I (begrudgingly ) love Aisling, and Mel, how fascinating something there as well.
I am so curious about all these characters I need to know everything
Expect London in the 80s bit of a sexual reconciliation witty sharp writing great plot developing relationships bit of a cliffie
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review (and thank you so much for the ARC!).
Okay, not sure how to discuss this one since I don’t want to spoil it since I think everyone should just go in blind and experience it for themselves because wow. The relationships in this are, beyond codependent and a bit toxic at times and complicated.
My heart breaks for Rahul, he loves so deeply and just sits there, alone waiting, miserable. I was screaming at him to just move on and live his life. Julian is at best clueless at worst a user and selfish, he’s flighty and definitely himself and uninhibited and draws others to him. And then there’s Michael. Who I can only describe ss a mix of Dexter and Joe from You. I was worried for peoples lives with him around! There’s a certain sociopathic darkness there, some pick up on it, like Rahul, others don’t, like Julian.
This really reads like it’s a first season of a tv show, we leave off with a cliffhanger but it’s not unsatisfying BUT I need to know what’s going to happen with Rahul. I need to know that he’s going to get his life together, I’m really rooting for him. This story really makes you invested in these characters lives, and the setting of 80s London is so much fun. I can’t wait for the next instalment.
Okay, not sure how to discuss this one since I don’t want to spoil it since I think everyone should just go in blind and experience it for themselves because wow. The relationships in this are, beyond codependent and a bit toxic at times and complicated.
My heart breaks for Rahul, he loves so deeply and just sits there, alone waiting, miserable. I was screaming at him to just move on and live his life. Julian is at best clueless at worst a user and selfish, he’s flighty and definitely himself and uninhibited and draws others to him. And then there’s Michael. Who I can only describe ss a mix of Dexter and Joe from You. I was worried for peoples lives with him around! There’s a certain sociopathic darkness there, some pick up on it, like Rahul, others don’t, like Julian.
This really reads like it’s a first season of a tv show, we leave off with a cliffhanger but it’s not unsatisfying BUT I need to know what’s going to happen with Rahul. I need to know that he’s going to get his life together, I’m really rooting for him. This story really makes you invested in these characters lives, and the setting of 80s London is so much fun. I can’t wait for the next instalment.
July 5, 2026
I thought the writing in this book was very refreshing, I was engaged the entire time and it was different than anything I have read this year. I normally wouldn’t pick up a book about a love triangle so this was stepping out of my comfort zone and I’m glad I gave it a go despite being very hurt several times I did have a good time and my brain liked that it was different. If you are into a love triangle and a lot of angst, this book is for you!
My heart broke for Rahul, please give this man the happy ending he deserves! (book two, ready anytime, thank you)
My heart broke for Rahul, please give this man the happy ending he deserves! (book two, ready anytime, thank you)
July 4, 2026
Book 1 of Electric Blue.
'When a mysterious upper-class stranger suddenly inserts himself into their lives, it becomes clear Julian isn’t entirely straight, and the two men struggle for Julian’s affections. But the best man might not win this fight.'
The characters were very complex. Plot was intriguing. World building was solidly drawn. All in all a very good read. Recommend.
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'When a mysterious upper-class stranger suddenly inserts himself into their lives, it becomes clear Julian isn’t entirely straight, and the two men struggle for Julian’s affections. But the best man might not win this fight.'
The characters were very complex. Plot was intriguing. World building was solidly drawn. All in all a very good read. Recommend.
Grab a copy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2026
This is a Great Book to Read!! This is the start of a new series. Best Friends since childhood, will the friendship last if they advance to lovers?? Rock music and bands added to the mix to shack things up. A great way to start a new series cann't wait for the next book to see how things turn out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 1, 2026
Julian is such a sassy little thing isn't he? and obviously I loved him. This book is set in the 80's wich my brain loves to think of the hair, the colors but sadly also the sentiment towards mlm. This book took me through a very sentimental ride Rahul and Julian are besties and I felt the love and tension and confusion in this book. I enjoyed every minute of it.
July 5, 2026
I really hope there's a second book. I liked the overall story and characters, but the ending left me a little unhappy. There's just a few to many things left unfinished. Julian however was really well written. I'm looking forward to reading more about him.
August 9, 2026
I loved this book with all my heart and can't wait for the sweetest Rahul to get his happy ending!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love novels about complicated people in complicated relationships.
Rahul Chaand has had a crush on his best friend, Julian Collier, since they were children, and it has shaped his adult life around Justin. When Julian breaks up with his long-term girlfriend, Aisling, only to fall into the arms of Michael, an older, enigmatic man, their bond is tested.
While Rahul and Julian’s friendship is the center of the novel, I love that the story is told in 3rd Person, so we also get to see how others in the group move around Julian. One of the things that really struck me about the novel is how quickly everyone is to treat Julian almost like a child with no agency. While Julian’s affable, irresponsible nature drives some of this, it really stood out to me that everyone was confident they knew the right direction for Justin’s life.
I had immense sympathy for Rahul, but I also found myself noting the places where he failed to see Justin as a person. He is so caught up in his own feelings and his need to take care of Julian that he’s missing the opportunity to get to really know him.
And Michael…um, I have so many questions that I don’t even know where to start.
Finally, it’s also hard to root for Julian, especially as we get glimpses of the past or the moments where we see that he is not nearly as oblivious as he pretends to be.
As Electric Boy slowly unfolds, we see how delightfully complicated (this feels like an understatement in certain cases) these characters are and how messy love and relationships can be. The writing is excellent, and I cannot wait to see what is up next for these characters.
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I received an advance copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Rahul Chaand has had a crush on his best friend, Julian Collier, since they were children, and it has shaped his adult life around Justin. When Julian breaks up with his long-term girlfriend, Aisling, only to fall into the arms of Michael, an older, enigmatic man, their bond is tested.
While Rahul and Julian’s friendship is the center of the novel, I love that the story is told in 3rd Person, so we also get to see how others in the group move around Julian. One of the things that really struck me about the novel is how quickly everyone is to treat Julian almost like a child with no agency. While Julian’s affable, irresponsible nature drives some of this, it really stood out to me that everyone was confident they knew the right direction for Justin’s life.
I had immense sympathy for Rahul, but I also found myself noting the places where he failed to see Justin as a person. He is so caught up in his own feelings and his need to take care of Julian that he’s missing the opportunity to get to really know him.
And Michael…um, I have so many questions that I don’t even know where to start.
Finally, it’s also hard to root for Julian, especially as we get glimpses of the past or the moments where we see that he is not nearly as oblivious as he pretends to be.
As Electric Boy slowly unfolds, we see how delightfully complicated (this feels like an understatement in certain cases) these characters are and how messy love and relationships can be. The writing is excellent, and I cannot wait to see what is up next for these characters.
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I received an advance copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
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