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Tales from Foster High #9.5
Lost Tales From Foster High
There are always more tales to tell...
A collection of eight different unpublished stories from the Fosterverse are contained within ranging from unused drafts of published stories to all new tales never before offered to the public.
Stories Include
A Place Called Home
You Will Rise
Last Friday Night
Unused Opening for 151 Days
Five Dates and a Hookup
If Only in My Dreams
Regret
And an all new story, The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
A collection of eight different unpublished stories from the Fosterverse are contained within ranging from unused drafts of published stories to all new tales never before offered to the public.
Stories Include
A Place Called Home
You Will Rise
Last Friday Night
Unused Opening for 151 Days
Five Dates and a Hookup
If Only in My Dreams
Regret
And an all new story, The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
288 pages, ebook
First published December 3, 2016
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100 people want to read
About the author
John Goode
35 books668 followersJohn Goode is a member of the class of '88 from Hogwarts school of wizardry, specializing in incantations and spoken spells. At the age of 14 he proudly represented District 13 in the 65th Panem games where he was disqualified for crying uncontrollably before the competition began. After that he moved to Forks, Washington where, against all odds, dated the hot, incredibly approachable werewolf instead of the stuck up jerk of a vampire but was crushed when he found out the werewolf was actually gayer than he was. After that he turned down the mandatory operation everyone must receive at 16 to become pretty citing that everyone pretty were just too stupid to live before moving away for greener pastures. After falling down an oddly large rabbit hole he became huge when his love for cakes combined with his inability to resist what sparsely worded notes commanded and was finally kicked out when he began playing solitaire with the Red Queen's 4th armored division. By 18 he had found the land in the back of his wardrobe but decided that thinly veiled religious allegories where not the neighbors he desired. When last seen he had become obsessed with growing a pair of wings after becoming obsessed with Fang's blog and hasn't been seen since.
Or he is this guy who lives in this place and writes stuff he hopes you read.
Or he is this guy who lives in this place and writes stuff he hopes you read.
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May 13, 2024
✰ 2.75 stars ✰
“It was like a whole other part of me was waking up inside of me, a sense of having something I had been craving forever without once knowing its name.”
So, yes, I did skip Matt and Tyler's story, because honestly, they are my least favorite pairing of this series, but given the fact the Lost Tales From Foster High did not focus on them much, it's safe to say I did not miss out on anything substantial. 😤
“And as I felt myself kiss him back I realized, I had found that the very thing I had been running away from was the same thing I’d been searching for.”
The title really does speak for itself - little vignettes that could have easily been dispersed into the original timeline, but did not quite fit in well enough to make much of an impact. But, they were still a welcome, if not soft reprieve to what has always been a very exhausting, but oddly realistic portrayal of the toils and troubles of relationships. 🥺 It's also painstakingly clear how special this series is to him - how much of what he has tried to capture resonates in his own thoughts and feelings that he has portrayed in characters who live in a place like Foster and know how difficult it is to live a closeted life. And not knowing if the person sitting next to them could be as into boys as they are - and if they are, it's clearly a most joyous occasion if not an absolutely delightful revelation for them! 😊
His opening short story belongs to the character, Aaron, who never made it to print, but still had a story of his own; and it was sweet and hard, but so firmly believable that it made me want to know more about him. That this small window of happiness before he ventured into the real world was the quiet, but much needed reprieve that he needed. '... I began to realize what had been missing in my life and why I had been so miserable for most of it.' ❤️🩹❤️🩹 This little glimpse wasn't enough to leave to imagination of what wonders and ordeals awaited him in the Navy, but I hope it wasn't too much trouble. 🙏🏻
“Waiting long?” he asked, putting his backpack down next to mine.
“All my life,” I answered with a grin.”
The rest of the stories were just as amenable, one in particular, rather heartbreaking in lieu of why it was written in the first place; the real-life context hurt my heart. 😢 The little snippets that centered on Kyle and Brad were lighthearted and angst-free as the author was adamant that he never wished to show them having relationship doubts, but he'll still stir up a little trouble that'll remind us and themselves how devoted they are to each other - reaffirming the belief always that they are perfect the way they are. 🥰 'I’ve always been your guy; I’ve just been waiting for you to see it.' 🥹🥹 It's only a brief glimpse into their time apart, but it was such an endearing one that showed all the sides of their personality, and still made their love for each other stronger than ever. 💜💜
I wasn't too keen on the final story, and I am glad that the author scraped this particular plot line, but ah, the little sneak preview into the final book has me quite intrigued, strangely so. 😥 It was heartbreaking, but cathartic - hard to stomach, but oddly needed, yet with an ominous feeling of trepidation to it that I can't quite shake off. I don't know where it's going, but I am cautiously hopeful that whatever future dream awaits Kyle and Brad - that they are safe and in good hands with the one who will guide them to safe harbor and home. 🫶🏻🫶🏻
“It was like a whole other part of me was waking up inside of me, a sense of having something I had been craving forever without once knowing its name.”
So, yes, I did skip Matt and Tyler's story, because honestly, they are my least favorite pairing of this series, but given the fact the Lost Tales From Foster High did not focus on them much, it's safe to say I did not miss out on anything substantial. 😤
“And as I felt myself kiss him back I realized, I had found that the very thing I had been running away from was the same thing I’d been searching for.”
The title really does speak for itself - little vignettes that could have easily been dispersed into the original timeline, but did not quite fit in well enough to make much of an impact. But, they were still a welcome, if not soft reprieve to what has always been a very exhausting, but oddly realistic portrayal of the toils and troubles of relationships. 🥺 It's also painstakingly clear how special this series is to him - how much of what he has tried to capture resonates in his own thoughts and feelings that he has portrayed in characters who live in a place like Foster and know how difficult it is to live a closeted life. And not knowing if the person sitting next to them could be as into boys as they are - and if they are, it's clearly a most joyous occasion if not an absolutely delightful revelation for them! 😊
His opening short story belongs to the character, Aaron, who never made it to print, but still had a story of his own; and it was sweet and hard, but so firmly believable that it made me want to know more about him. That this small window of happiness before he ventured into the real world was the quiet, but much needed reprieve that he needed. '... I began to realize what had been missing in my life and why I had been so miserable for most of it.' ❤️🩹❤️🩹 This little glimpse wasn't enough to leave to imagination of what wonders and ordeals awaited him in the Navy, but I hope it wasn't too much trouble. 🙏🏻
“Waiting long?” he asked, putting his backpack down next to mine.
“All my life,” I answered with a grin.”
The rest of the stories were just as amenable, one in particular, rather heartbreaking in lieu of why it was written in the first place; the real-life context hurt my heart. 😢 The little snippets that centered on Kyle and Brad were lighthearted and angst-free as the author was adamant that he never wished to show them having relationship doubts, but he'll still stir up a little trouble that'll remind us and themselves how devoted they are to each other - reaffirming the belief always that they are perfect the way they are. 🥰 'I’ve always been your guy; I’ve just been waiting for you to see it.' 🥹🥹 It's only a brief glimpse into their time apart, but it was such an endearing one that showed all the sides of their personality, and still made their love for each other stronger than ever. 💜💜
I wasn't too keen on the final story, and I am glad that the author scraped this particular plot line, but ah, the little sneak preview into the final book has me quite intrigued, strangely so. 😥 It was heartbreaking, but cathartic - hard to stomach, but oddly needed, yet with an ominous feeling of trepidation to it that I can't quite shake off. I don't know where it's going, but I am cautiously hopeful that whatever future dream awaits Kyle and Brad - that they are safe and in good hands with the one who will guide them to safe harbor and home. 🫶🏻🫶🏻
December 9, 2016
** Place called home - 4.5 stars
I'm not sure if I remember Aaron that well. I would have to start Tales From Foster High Series all over again. Poor, poor me.... :D
Anyway it's about a boy who has done everything in his power to escape the town Foster. Has run away from his true feelings for being gay. He's joined the army now and won't be back. In his last week before his deployment he agrees with an old classmate Tommy to go out fishing. And they discover new things about each other...
fav. quotes
So many of us think that men aren't supposed to show emotion or to express joy but as I felt him press down onto me, I knew that the people who had perpetuated that myth were idiots. I didn'feel less of a guy being with him, if anything I felt more of one. ~
This wasn't about one of us being the man and the other the woman, this was about both of us being men and enjoying it for that reason.
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..... I began to realize what I had been missing in my life and why I had been so miserable for most of it. It wasn't that I was blind. I had been wandering around in the dark for so long. It wasn't that Foster was a miserable place.
I was that I had never known what being truly happy had felt like. So I had never known how to really look for it.
- And here I go again with the quoting. #canthelpmyself
** You will rise - anything but 5-Brad & Kyle stars
"You really don't think it's weird to watch this?"
"I think it's weird you wear tight pants and chase a ball around a field for hours at a time, this is the most normal thing I've seen you do."
** Last Friday Night - anything but 5-Brad & Kyle stars
I don't care.. I'll read anything about Kyle & Brad. This was about the early days of them together with the add of an unexcisting character in the series; Taylor, Kelly's older brother. As Kyle mentioned to Brad. "He was you before you."
There was a part of me that just couldn't handle looking at him without melting a little. It felt like everything I thought made up the person I was tricked away, leaving nothing but unabashed love for my boy with the blue eyes.
** Unused Opening for 151 Days
John's different opening of 151 Days. History of the town Foster is great of course but Kyle & Brad's story is always better. always ♡♡♡
** Five Dates and a Hookup -anything but 5-Brad & Kyle stars
*cringes.... Brad, what were you thinking!!!! pfffft
.. he doesn't want to be exclusive because he thinks it would deprive me of much needed life lessons.
"Please don't date people any more, please, Just be my guy and wait and I'll come back. I promise I will come back and I'll make it up to you and..."
"Brad?" He paused.
"I've always been your guy; I've just been waiting for you to see it."
** If Only in My Dreams -anything but 5-Brad & Kyle stars
Lovely little X-mas story. Kyle's disappoinment that Brad wouldn't make it home on time for Christmas and the true meaning of Christmas.
** Regret - 4 Regret stars
Here we find out what happened to Jeremy after 151 Days and a sneak peek of Kyle & Brad's new story; Dreams of a Walking Man
I still wanna cry when reading about Kelly....
"We have to let him go Jeremy, we both have to let Kelly go."
** The Beginning is the End is the Beginning -anything but 5-Brad & Kyle stars
Story about the very beginning of Brad and Kyle noticing each other. Brad thinking he didn't deserve to ever be happy and Kyle thinking he was broken.
Brad's thoughts;
I didn't get to like guys. I didn't get to be happy. Happy and me weren't friends and we never would be. I had a job to do, a mask to wear and damned if I let myself slip up now.
Loved this anthology!!! Very clever that last story!! It's where it begins and ends at the same time.
I'm so very excited to read about Kyle & Brad's future life. I can't wait.
December 22, 2016
Well, I'm 9 1/2 books into this series and still just as thrilled when the next book comes out, so that should tell you a whole lot about the quality of these stories.
This time we get an anthology of previously unpublished work from John, which was a bit like thinking that all of the chocolate chip cookies were gone, only to realize that your Mom had put a few in a Ziploc baggie, then put them in the freezer for later.
Then she found them, warmed them up and gave them to you. Yes, YOU! Because you're obviously her favorite. And awesome. And totally deserve them. What? You do! ;- )
Anyway, there are other reviews out there that'll give you a good outline of each story, so I'm not going to do that again here.
But I will say that if you are a fan of the series, then these are total MUST READ gems, including the first chapter in book 10, "Dream of a Waking Man," which I'm praying is released sooner than later.
May 8, 2017
4.5 Stars
This is one of the best anthologies I've ever read. I enjoyed every story. Every story is unique, and either serves to flesh out characters or situations from the Foster High series.
Goode brilliantly describes the turmoil of growing up gay in a small town, just wanting to get out, and first real tastes of passion.
He manages to take an established series, with beloved characters, and not only introduce something new (Aaron's story just to start), but also gives new perspectives for the beginning and middle of Kyle and Brad's epic story.
While I really liked all of the stories (a huge thing for an anthology), I especially loved three stories: A Place Called Home, which is Aaron's story, Five Dates and a Hookup, which is absolutely hilarious and had me practically falling off my chair laughing, and Regret, which brought tears to my eyes.
I know some people pooh-pah Young Adult and New Adult fiction - but I have to tell you, folks, you're missing out if you skip over this series.
Goode's writing is magnetic and mesmerizing. He draws you into this world, and these characters, and makes readers feel like they too have a stake in the character's lives.
While I wouldn't recommend trying to read this anthology as a stand-alone, because it really is for fans who have followed the series, I would absolutely recommend you read this series and work your way up to this one. It's fantastic!
Advanced Review Galley copy of Lost Tales From Foster High provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
This is one of the best anthologies I've ever read. I enjoyed every story. Every story is unique, and either serves to flesh out characters or situations from the Foster High series.
Goode brilliantly describes the turmoil of growing up gay in a small town, just wanting to get out, and first real tastes of passion.
He manages to take an established series, with beloved characters, and not only introduce something new (Aaron's story just to start), but also gives new perspectives for the beginning and middle of Kyle and Brad's epic story.
While I really liked all of the stories (a huge thing for an anthology), I especially loved three stories: A Place Called Home, which is Aaron's story, Five Dates and a Hookup, which is absolutely hilarious and had me practically falling off my chair laughing, and Regret, which brought tears to my eyes.
I know some people pooh-pah Young Adult and New Adult fiction - but I have to tell you, folks, you're missing out if you skip over this series.
Goode's writing is magnetic and mesmerizing. He draws you into this world, and these characters, and makes readers feel like they too have a stake in the character's lives.
While I wouldn't recommend trying to read this anthology as a stand-alone, because it really is for fans who have followed the series, I would absolutely recommend you read this series and work your way up to this one. It's fantastic!
Advanced Review Galley copy of Lost Tales From Foster High provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
December 5, 2016
If you subscribe to John's Patreon page then most of the material in this book will be familiar. I liked all the stories, but the one that stood out was "Regret". I wanted to know more about Jeremy and this story packed a punch.
The final story was cute. The foundation of what was to come.
The final story was cute. The foundation of what was to come.
April 2, 2017
Loved. Every. Single. Story!!!!! - That's a first for me. YAY!
Aaaaaand my favorite of all these awesome stories is...
*drumroll*
... Regret!!! - I'm still getting all teary-eyed when I read about Kelly...
Aaaaaand my favorite of all these awesome stories is...
*drumroll*
... Regret!!! - I'm still getting all teary-eyed when I read about Kelly...
December 11, 2016
What John Goode meant to tell us but never did!
This is an anthology of eight short stories from one of the best YA series I've ever read.
Little extras to add to the series and additional stories that prove why Tales From Foster High is such a great series.
If you haven't read the series yet, you're missing out. Get started now! A new book is soon to be released and you'll appreciate getting to know the guys from Foster High. Have I mentioned it's one of my favorite YA series?
So this anthology was just icing on the cake for me. If you're already a fan of John Goode and Tales From Foster High then don't miss out on this gem. You're about to be amazed!
This is an anthology of eight short stories from one of the best YA series I've ever read.
Little extras to add to the series and additional stories that prove why Tales From Foster High is such a great series.
If you haven't read the series yet, you're missing out. Get started now! A new book is soon to be released and you'll appreciate getting to know the guys from Foster High. Have I mentioned it's one of my favorite YA series?
So this anthology was just icing on the cake for me. If you're already a fan of John Goode and Tales From Foster High then don't miss out on this gem. You're about to be amazed!
July 23, 2017
This is a little gem that every Foster high fan should read ! Awesome editorial insightful stories and in between short that I highly enjoyed :)
December 22, 2016
4.5 stars
January 5, 2017
beautiful stories, loved each and every one.
full review to come ➡ off to re-read Fadeaway#1 so I can finally read Fadeaway #2❤❤❤❤❤
full review to come ➡ off to re-read Fadeaway#1 so I can finally read Fadeaway #2❤❤❤❤❤
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