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Hard Truths
He can't have the family he wants, but he may get the love he deserves.
Isaac didn’t expect to find love at his family’s Christmas dinner, but that was before he met his sister’s new fake boyfriend. Tall, muscular, and tattooed, Logan is what Isaac would love in a partner—and also everything his parents would hate in one. Not that they know Isaac’s gay.
That doesn’t stop him from dating Logan—unbeknownst to his parents, and with his sister’s approval after she fake dumps him. The pair dive into a whirlwind romance of motorcycle rides, cheesy puns, and hot sex. They meet each other’s friends and fill their time with happiness and laughter. It’s all perfect.
Until Isaac suggests they move in together, and Logan asks Isaac to come out to his parents. Isaac wants to, but he’s scared; he doesn’t want to lose his family. Unfortunately, he can’t see that his real family has been right beside him all along.
Word count: 65,600; page count: 248
Isaac didn’t expect to find love at his family’s Christmas dinner, but that was before he met his sister’s new fake boyfriend. Tall, muscular, and tattooed, Logan is what Isaac would love in a partner—and also everything his parents would hate in one. Not that they know Isaac’s gay.
That doesn’t stop him from dating Logan—unbeknownst to his parents, and with his sister’s approval after she fake dumps him. The pair dive into a whirlwind romance of motorcycle rides, cheesy puns, and hot sex. They meet each other’s friends and fill their time with happiness and laughter. It’s all perfect.
Until Isaac suggests they move in together, and Logan asks Isaac to come out to his parents. Isaac wants to, but he’s scared; he doesn’t want to lose his family. Unfortunately, he can’t see that his real family has been right beside him all along.
Word count: 65,600; page count: 248
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2018
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October 8, 2018
3 Needed more Depth Stars
Hard Truths was an okay read for me. I would have liked it more if I felt it had more depth to it. It was a cute read. But for a shorter book it was very slow at times. I liked Isaac but I loved Logan. They were hot together and I was rooting for them. Although at times I felt Isaac was a bit immature. I could not stand Isaac's family. Well I liked his sister, but his mom and dad sucked. I hated the way they acted like closed minded aholes. My main problem with this book was Isaac's hiding who he was from his parents and hurting Logan because of it. I get he was scared and his parents were jerks but I hated that he let the fear hurt the man he loved. Overall Still it was a okay read.
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Hard Truths was an okay read for me. I would have liked it more if I felt it had more depth to it. It was a cute read. But for a shorter book it was very slow at times. I liked Isaac but I loved Logan. They were hot together and I was rooting for them. Although at times I felt Isaac was a bit immature. I could not stand Isaac's family. Well I liked his sister, but his mom and dad sucked. I hated the way they acted like closed minded aholes. My main problem with this book was Isaac's hiding who he was from his parents and hurting Logan because of it. I get he was scared and his parents were jerks but I hated that he let the fear hurt the man he loved. Overall Still it was a okay read.
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September 10, 2018
When I finished reading my first thought was "that was deeper than it seemed".
It starts out with the always fun trope of fake boyfriend. This one with a twist since the fake boyfriend was Isaac's sister's. Logan is just doing this for a lark. He doesn't expect to find his fake date's brother hot. But neither does he hesitate to make the first move, even if it has to be undercover at the family Christmas gathering.
For me, Logan was perfect. Maybe even a little too perfect. Isaac was exactly the opposite. He was the direct result of his upbringing in a home with "old fashioned" (read bigoted) parents. Isaac is gay, but since he's never had a serious relationship he hasn't felt the need to come out to his parents. With his parents, it's always easier to avoid or switch a topic than to confront their skewed world view. This hard learned lesson translates into his adulthood as a hesitation to confront the hard talks. Isaac internalizes things done and said around him instead of confronting them. His belief system and coping mechanism comes crashing down during his first real romantic relationship.
I had mixed feelings and emotions while reading this story. There were times I felt like it was *too* sweet. Times I thought it was dragging a little. Other times I felt confused by all the different friendships and how they might shift and change moving forward in Logan and Isaac's relationship. My rating needle hovered around 3 stars for most of the story. Then the ending came and I was swept away in a wave of angst and sorrow, confusion and sadness. Finally, understanding and enlightenment with "fluffy feel goods".
By the time I turned the last page I was sure this was a solid 4 star read. I was pretty impressed with how Isaac's upbringing and learned behaviors were portrayed. How they affected him as an adult and how he struggled to overcome them. Very subtle and well done!
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It starts out with the always fun trope of fake boyfriend. This one with a twist since the fake boyfriend was Isaac's sister's. Logan is just doing this for a lark. He doesn't expect to find his fake date's brother hot. But neither does he hesitate to make the first move, even if it has to be undercover at the family Christmas gathering.
For me, Logan was perfect. Maybe even a little too perfect. Isaac was exactly the opposite. He was the direct result of his upbringing in a home with "old fashioned" (read bigoted) parents. Isaac is gay, but since he's never had a serious relationship he hasn't felt the need to come out to his parents. With his parents, it's always easier to avoid or switch a topic than to confront their skewed world view. This hard learned lesson translates into his adulthood as a hesitation to confront the hard talks. Isaac internalizes things done and said around him instead of confronting them. His belief system and coping mechanism comes crashing down during his first real romantic relationship.
I had mixed feelings and emotions while reading this story. There were times I felt like it was *too* sweet. Times I thought it was dragging a little. Other times I felt confused by all the different friendships and how they might shift and change moving forward in Logan and Isaac's relationship. My rating needle hovered around 3 stars for most of the story. Then the ending came and I was swept away in a wave of angst and sorrow, confusion and sadness. Finally, understanding and enlightenment with "fluffy feel goods".
By the time I turned the last page I was sure this was a solid 4 star read. I was pretty impressed with how Isaac's upbringing and learned behaviors were portrayed. How they affected him as an adult and how he struggled to overcome them. Very subtle and well done!
Review ARC graciously provided by the publisher via NetGalley
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June 19, 2018
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June 21, 2018
4 stars.
I liked it!
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I liked it!
Full review to come.
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February 15, 2020
Too dull, zero character or chemistry, DNF at 37%.
This started ok, the characters had potential, unfortunately it doesn't develop.
As far as I got I kept hearing the author's voice instead of the characters. We get views on romance reading that felt ingenuious and at the point I'm quiting Logan has given quite the lecture/film review, it lasts over a page and not a word of it sounded true the character, the whole tone was off. But then Logan was only ever eye-candy, broad shoulders and lots of tattoos. Pretty on the cover but I'd rather more beyond that.
There's a bunch of friends on each side - couldn't tell them apart but definiate sense of them being the cast of this or another series.
And then family; racist, homophobic, restrictive minor- not shown - but not really anyway, just naive bless them - and not given the chance to prove otherwise - parents.
I kept checking my progress and waiting for the big showdown reveal and falling out to begin - because the author has already told me that's going to happen, that romance books need to completely fall apart before the HEA. SIGH! I just don't see enough to them or between them to care. Not even interested enough to skip to the end and see how it plays out.
Not 'awful' just totally meh, have already completely forgotten the narrating characters name.
This started ok, the characters had potential, unfortunately it doesn't develop.
As far as I got I kept hearing the author's voice instead of the characters. We get views on romance reading that felt ingenuious and at the point I'm quiting Logan has given quite the lecture/film review, it lasts over a page and not a word of it sounded true the character, the whole tone was off. But then Logan was only ever eye-candy, broad shoulders and lots of tattoos. Pretty on the cover but I'd rather more beyond that.
There's a bunch of friends on each side - couldn't tell them apart but definiate sense of them being the cast of this or another series.
And then family; racist, homophobic, restrictive minor- not shown - but not really anyway, just naive bless them - and not given the chance to prove otherwise - parents.
I kept checking my progress and waiting for the big showdown reveal and falling out to begin - because the author has already told me that's going to happen, that romance books need to completely fall apart before the HEA. SIGH! I just don't see enough to them or between them to care. Not even interested enough to skip to the end and see how it plays out.
Not 'awful' just totally meh, have already completely forgotten the narrating characters name.
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February 17, 2019
This started off pretty good but then lost me after about the first third of the book. I didn't feel a connection between the two mc's and I didn't care for some of the side characters. There was nothing particularly wrong with the book, it just wasn't my cuppa. It was very meh and one I probably won't remember at all down the road (except for the awesome cover....that I'll remember)
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February 10, 2021
1.5 stars.
I could say that it's me, not the book but in this case that would be a lie. In this case it's totally the the book.
Basically the whole intrigue in this book is about Isaac. Sure we only get his point of view, but he is the cause of almost everything going down in this book. So basically Isaac meets Logan on Christmas where Logan is pretending to be Isaac's sisters boyfriend to get their parents off their back about her meeting someone. Sparks fly and the very next day Isaac is on a date with Isaac. A couple of pages later they have been dating for three months. And a couple of pages later... six months. And so on and so on. A lot of the new couple things are totally glossed over to get to the point of this story. Which is that Isaac is out to everyone except his parents. Isaac told Logan in the beginning of the book that he would come out when he meet someone he was serious about, but time goes and Isaac is not coming out. Saying he's not ready. Which Logan takes as Isaac not being serious about him. And the drama begins. I don't have much patience for closeted guys in real life and even less so in romances apparently. While I understand and am an advocate of everyone coming out when they are ready, Logan was the one person I actually cared for in this book and the way Isaac treated him didn't work out for me. As for Isaac. Yeah.. no. Add some drama between their groups of friends and we have this whole book. It's basically 200+ pages of Isaac whining.
There would have been a time when I was in my eighteens or something that I probably would have thought that this was the best book ever. I would've needed a book like this. Now though, I'm past coming out dramas. Especially when that's like the only intrigue in the book. Okay, so maybe it's me and not the book.
I could say that it's me, not the book but in this case that would be a lie. In this case it's totally the the book.
Basically the whole intrigue in this book is about Isaac. Sure we only get his point of view, but he is the cause of almost everything going down in this book. So basically Isaac meets Logan on Christmas where Logan is pretending to be Isaac's sisters boyfriend to get their parents off their back about her meeting someone. Sparks fly and the very next day Isaac is on a date with Isaac. A couple of pages later they have been dating for three months. And a couple of pages later... six months. And so on and so on. A lot of the new couple things are totally glossed over to get to the point of this story. Which is that Isaac is out to everyone except his parents. Isaac told Logan in the beginning of the book that he would come out when he meet someone he was serious about, but time goes and Isaac is not coming out. Saying he's not ready. Which Logan takes as Isaac not being serious about him. And the drama begins. I don't have much patience for closeted guys in real life and even less so in romances apparently. While I understand and am an advocate of everyone coming out when they are ready, Logan was the one person I actually cared for in this book and the way Isaac treated him didn't work out for me. As for Isaac. Yeah.. no. Add some drama between their groups of friends and we have this whole book. It's basically 200+ pages of Isaac whining.
There would have been a time when I was in my eighteens or something that I probably would have thought that this was the best book ever. I would've needed a book like this. Now though, I'm past coming out dramas. Especially when that's like the only intrigue in the book. Okay, so maybe it's me and not the book.
August 5, 2018
After a meet cute, where Isaac's sister Sue brings home a guy to dissuade her parents from harping on her single status and he ends up surreptitiously hitting on, and giving his number to Isaac (much to Isaac's shock)....
And when Sue comes clean about the ruse and why, Isaac decides to give Logan a chance.
Told from Isaac's first person, single POV Hard Truths ultimately explores the difference between blood family and found family.
Isaac and Logan are both smart, sweet, funny, cute nerds and I enjoyed the humor woven throughout the story, which is good because Isaac has a lot of issues and the humor is needed to mitigate the angstier parts of the story.
Isaac, who lives hours from his parents, is completely out of the closet everywhere but home. He has good reason to think his parents (especially his father) would be unsupportive of his relationship with Logan, but, for Logan, having Isaac come out to his parents is necessary to them being able to fully be together.
Like I said though Isaac worries for good reason, and even though he could be exhausting at times, many of the situations he found himself navigating and his thought processes felt real and honest. I loved many of Isaac and Logan's friends, and Isaac's sister Sue was lovely, and their interactions lent to the authenticity of many situations.
I found the pacing a bit slow and had to talk myself out of skimming quite a few times but in the end I loved the humor, I was rooting for Isaac and Logan to make it, and I'm glad readers get a sweet, happy ending.
2.5 Stars rounded up.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Hard Truths provided by Riptide Publishing via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
This review will be cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
At the time, I didn't know that the hulking six-foot-four-inch tattooed biker wasn't actually dating my sister.
And when Sue comes clean about the ruse and why, Isaac decides to give Logan a chance.
Dating Logan was amazing. Really, what wasn't there to like? He was hot as fuck, sweet as candy, and funny as hell.
Told from Isaac's first person, single POV Hard Truths ultimately explores the difference between blood family and found family.
Isaac and Logan are both smart, sweet, funny, cute nerds and I enjoyed the humor woven throughout the story, which is good because Isaac has a lot of issues and the humor is needed to mitigate the angstier parts of the story.
Isaac, who lives hours from his parents, is completely out of the closet everywhere but home. He has good reason to think his parents (especially his father) would be unsupportive of his relationship with Logan, but, for Logan, having Isaac come out to his parents is necessary to them being able to fully be together.
Like I said though Isaac worries for good reason, and even though he could be exhausting at times, many of the situations he found himself navigating and his thought processes felt real and honest. I loved many of Isaac and Logan's friends, and Isaac's sister Sue was lovely, and their interactions lent to the authenticity of many situations.
I found the pacing a bit slow and had to talk myself out of skimming quite a few times but in the end I loved the humor, I was rooting for Isaac and Logan to make it, and I'm glad readers get a sweet, happy ending.
2.5 Stars rounded up.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Hard Truths provided by Riptide Publishing via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
This review will be cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
October 1, 2018
On one hand, this book was less superficial than I expected, considering the blurb. I love the fake boyfriend trope, and I was looking forward to a fun book. While there was lots of humor, the depth within surprised me.
On the other hand, I would have liked to repeatedly smack Isaac over the head, not only for continuing to hide Logan being his boyfriend, but also for not realizing that family isn't always determined by blood, especially when your parents are homophobic racist jerks.
I think what bothered me the most is that Isaac often sounded much younger than I was told he is, especially when he's around his parents, and that he was too blind to realize that he was hurting Logan, and his friends, with his ridiculous stance. While I could understand his fears, those fears blinded him to what he already has, and he only saw what he stood to lose. He lives a couple of hours away from his parents, and he's out to everyone in his life, except for them. But every time he goes home, it is very clear that not only does he not like his parents, especially his father, but he also mocks and ridicules them. And thus I couldn't for the life of me understand what was stopping him from telling them to shove it and tell them who he truly is.
The romance is definitely whirlwind, much like the blurb promises, and there is hot sex and cheesy puns, and I believed that both Isaac and Logan had feelings for each other. They have a lot in common, and the growth in their relationship felt realistic to me given the timeframe of this book.
I guess Isaac still needed to grow up. And I guess he does by book's end; he just leaves a whole lot of hurt in his wake that could have been avoided, had he been more emotionally mature.
The entire book is written from Isaac's POV, so we don't get a whole lot of true insights to Logan, and Isaac's friends, since his view is somewhat skewered and distorted though his lens. The humor was fun (not cheesy, really), and outside of Isaac's behavior with his parents, I did like him as a person. He's kind and considerate to others - just emotionally stunted. Which is likely a result of his upbringing, but I didn't see the same in his sister, and she grew up in the same emotionally stunted home.
I liked the writing style, and I'm definitely going to check out more books by this author.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for an honest review. **
On the other hand, I would have liked to repeatedly smack Isaac over the head, not only for continuing to hide Logan being his boyfriend, but also for not realizing that family isn't always determined by blood, especially when your parents are homophobic racist jerks.
I think what bothered me the most is that Isaac often sounded much younger than I was told he is, especially when he's around his parents, and that he was too blind to realize that he was hurting Logan, and his friends, with his ridiculous stance. While I could understand his fears, those fears blinded him to what he already has, and he only saw what he stood to lose. He lives a couple of hours away from his parents, and he's out to everyone in his life, except for them. But every time he goes home, it is very clear that not only does he not like his parents, especially his father, but he also mocks and ridicules them. And thus I couldn't for the life of me understand what was stopping him from telling them to shove it and tell them who he truly is.
The romance is definitely whirlwind, much like the blurb promises, and there is hot sex and cheesy puns, and I believed that both Isaac and Logan had feelings for each other. They have a lot in common, and the growth in their relationship felt realistic to me given the timeframe of this book.
I guess Isaac still needed to grow up. And I guess he does by book's end; he just leaves a whole lot of hurt in his wake that could have been avoided, had he been more emotionally mature.
The entire book is written from Isaac's POV, so we don't get a whole lot of true insights to Logan, and Isaac's friends, since his view is somewhat skewered and distorted though his lens. The humor was fun (not cheesy, really), and outside of Isaac's behavior with his parents, I did like him as a person. He's kind and considerate to others - just emotionally stunted. Which is likely a result of his upbringing, but I didn't see the same in his sister, and she grew up in the same emotionally stunted home.
I liked the writing style, and I'm definitely going to check out more books by this author.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for an honest review. **
June 22, 2018
This book has all the elements of an m/m romance that I have come to expect. Both Issac and Logan are funny, smart, nerdy guys and I loved the interactions between them. Though the development of their relationship proceeded very quickly, it was written well and I was rooting for them every step of the way. Issac’s sister Sue is hilarious and a great support for him and I was glad she was part of his life. There are also two groups of friends, and I have to say that it was difficult to keep track of them. But, they were overall a great bunch and embodied the friends-like-family trope.
The major conflict in the book is Issac’s racist homophobic parents. And I really couldn’t understand why Issac felt so much for them, at the expense of better relationships in his life. For most of the second half, I just couldn’t go along with his reasoning for wanting to be a part of his parents’ life and not believing that friends could be just as good as family.
The book does have an optimistic ending but I was hoping for a bit more in the epilogue as hinted earlier in the story. Overall, despite some issues, this was an enjoyable read with nice characters and a lot of diversity.
The major conflict in the book is Issac’s racist homophobic parents. And I really couldn’t understand why Issac felt so much for them, at the expense of better relationships in his life. For most of the second half, I just couldn’t go along with his reasoning for wanting to be a part of his parents’ life and not believing that friends could be just as good as family.
The book does have an optimistic ending but I was hoping for a bit more in the epilogue as hinted earlier in the story. Overall, despite some issues, this was an enjoyable read with nice characters and a lot of diversity.
August 5, 2018
Family get togethers at the Landes house tries everyone's patience. Siblings Sue and Isaac go to each of them out of duty to their parents. Mom and Pop Landes aren't the nicest most loving people but they've birthed and raised their two children and they constantly let those two children know that they need their owed grand babies, now. Sue has a solution to get her parents off of her back. She brings a fake date to Christmas dinner that is sure to shock her parents into not wanting her to continue dating. And it works sort of.
The fake date Logan is more than interested in Isaac. Isaac can clearly see the visual appeal to his sisters new boyfriend. He's having a hard time understanding the rest of the attraction until Logan makes it perfectly clear to Isaac that he's interested in men, not women.
The whole of Hard Truths takes place over the course of a year. Isaac and Logan make for a fun and cute couple. The book is filled with cliches and puns that the characters will point out to you just in case you missed them. Sometimes romances become cliched. Whitehall kept that from happening while creating an entertaining story for these two men.
I would have liked to know more about where this book was set. Isaac's parents are horrible to him. They're not particularly nice to him prior to knowing why he doesn't bring a nice girl home. After they know the exact reason he doesn't have a girlfriend things go from horrible to violent and abusive rather quickly. Living in the south I hear things that his parents say far more often than I'd like. I just didn't get the impression that this book was set in the south.
I initially got a little confused with Roe. The first time I saw they used in reference to this character it didn't make any sense. I kept looking for another person to be mentioned. After a little more page time I discovered there was a gender neutral character and the pronoun usage was spot on after that.
Hard Truths ends the way it should. I like how Whitehall didn't give an ideal resolution to the family drama but instead went with the more realistic solution. Some problems just can't be wrapped up in a pretty solution. Isaac had to face that. It's a good thing he had that amazing support group friends, his real family.
The fake date Logan is more than interested in Isaac. Isaac can clearly see the visual appeal to his sisters new boyfriend. He's having a hard time understanding the rest of the attraction until Logan makes it perfectly clear to Isaac that he's interested in men, not women.
The whole of Hard Truths takes place over the course of a year. Isaac and Logan make for a fun and cute couple. The book is filled with cliches and puns that the characters will point out to you just in case you missed them. Sometimes romances become cliched. Whitehall kept that from happening while creating an entertaining story for these two men.
I would have liked to know more about where this book was set. Isaac's parents are horrible to him. They're not particularly nice to him prior to knowing why he doesn't bring a nice girl home. After they know the exact reason he doesn't have a girlfriend things go from horrible to violent and abusive rather quickly. Living in the south I hear things that his parents say far more often than I'd like. I just didn't get the impression that this book was set in the south.
I initially got a little confused with Roe. The first time I saw they used in reference to this character it didn't make any sense. I kept looking for another person to be mentioned. After a little more page time I discovered there was a gender neutral character and the pronoun usage was spot on after that.
Hard Truths ends the way it should. I like how Whitehall didn't give an ideal resolution to the family drama but instead went with the more realistic solution. Some problems just can't be wrapped up in a pretty solution. Isaac had to face that. It's a good thing he had that amazing support group friends, his real family.
October 1, 2018
It is never a good idea to be checking out your sister’s boyfriend during a Christmas visit at the parents. But one look at the tattooed man hanging off his sister’s arm, and Isaac is lost. Luckily for him–and his sister–Isaac soon learns that Logan is more a boyfriend-for-hire than anything else. Also, incredibly gay. Which works great for Isaac, but probably not so much for his sister. And, it turns out, it works out great for Logan since he and Isaac quickly hit it off. But trying to combine their lives might just be the thing that breaks them apart.
This book had a great first couple chapters, an ok middle section, and an ending that had me in tears. But that might just be because it hit a few of my current weak spots. It wasn’t particularly sad, it just prodded me just enough to make me start cursing my lack of kleenex. Don’t know if anyone else will have the same reaction, but it was enough to move the the story from “yeah it was ok, I guess” to “well, that was a good read.” Not a huge shift, but one I was glad to have happen. Even if unexpected tears did end up happening.
There isn’t a whole lot to this story, plot wise. Isaac and Logan meet, they fall in love, and the well telegraphed conflict happens. I can’t say I was ever shocked, but I was rather pleasantly pleased. There are a few twists near the end that I really liked. In a “I wasn’t expecting it to go that extreme” kind of way.
A lot of the weight rested on the characters instead, especially Isaac, our pov character. And for the most part that worked. Logan and Isaac work well together, and their various interactions with their friends made for some great scenes. I tended to really identify with Isaac, so that made things a lot easier for me as well. He wasn’t perfect (and neither was Logan) but their imperfections all rested well inline with who their characters were at their core.
Overall this was a good read. The slow down in the middle is something you have to just push through, but I think the end makes up for it. These are two very relatable characters, and their love story was rather…well, lovely.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
This book had a great first couple chapters, an ok middle section, and an ending that had me in tears. But that might just be because it hit a few of my current weak spots. It wasn’t particularly sad, it just prodded me just enough to make me start cursing my lack of kleenex. Don’t know if anyone else will have the same reaction, but it was enough to move the the story from “yeah it was ok, I guess” to “well, that was a good read.” Not a huge shift, but one I was glad to have happen. Even if unexpected tears did end up happening.
There isn’t a whole lot to this story, plot wise. Isaac and Logan meet, they fall in love, and the well telegraphed conflict happens. I can’t say I was ever shocked, but I was rather pleasantly pleased. There are a few twists near the end that I really liked. In a “I wasn’t expecting it to go that extreme” kind of way.
A lot of the weight rested on the characters instead, especially Isaac, our pov character. And for the most part that worked. Logan and Isaac work well together, and their various interactions with their friends made for some great scenes. I tended to really identify with Isaac, so that made things a lot easier for me as well. He wasn’t perfect (and neither was Logan) but their imperfections all rested well inline with who their characters were at their core.
Overall this was a good read. The slow down in the middle is something you have to just push through, but I think the end makes up for it. These are two very relatable characters, and their love story was rather…well, lovely.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
November 6, 2018
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
Some of this story was a rather bittersweet read. Isaac’s a good guy and he’s in a tough spot regarding his parents. Sue is a good sister and she’s all for Isaac finding happiness. She tries to intercede with their parents, and Isaac treasures her acceptance. Meanwhile, he looks for reasons to delay the confrontation. He’s also a bit obtuse when it comes to the feelings of his closest friends and allies. All of his queer friends have had struggles with coming out, and some have lost family over it. It’s rather solidified Isaac’s internalized homophobia. It doesn’t help that when Isaac finally does make the big decision, it leads to unexpected tragedy.
I don’t want to reveal too much, but there isn’t a silver lining there—expect blood and stitches–and Isaac needs to learn how to pick up the pieces of his shattered family and make the best life he can with people who know and celebrate his truth. But, even then he really can’t listen to other people’s issues. Logan’s got a genuine fear that he screwed up by prompting Isaac to come out to his parents—and Isaac isn’t able to hear it without thinking it’s a complete rejection of him. Meanwhile, the friends he so cherishes seem to be pulling away. Isaac’s really on a precipice of his own making, in many regards, but he’s pulled back by some sage advice from Sue. Facing the hard truths of his life isn’t easy and leads to serious trouble, but in the end, Isaac and Logan are stronger on the other side, with a love that fulfills them both.
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3.75 stars
Some of this story was a rather bittersweet read. Isaac’s a good guy and he’s in a tough spot regarding his parents. Sue is a good sister and she’s all for Isaac finding happiness. She tries to intercede with their parents, and Isaac treasures her acceptance. Meanwhile, he looks for reasons to delay the confrontation. He’s also a bit obtuse when it comes to the feelings of his closest friends and allies. All of his queer friends have had struggles with coming out, and some have lost family over it. It’s rather solidified Isaac’s internalized homophobia. It doesn’t help that when Isaac finally does make the big decision, it leads to unexpected tragedy.
I don’t want to reveal too much, but there isn’t a silver lining there—expect blood and stitches–and Isaac needs to learn how to pick up the pieces of his shattered family and make the best life he can with people who know and celebrate his truth. But, even then he really can’t listen to other people’s issues. Logan’s got a genuine fear that he screwed up by prompting Isaac to come out to his parents—and Isaac isn’t able to hear it without thinking it’s a complete rejection of him. Meanwhile, the friends he so cherishes seem to be pulling away. Isaac’s really on a precipice of his own making, in many regards, but he’s pulled back by some sage advice from Sue. Facing the hard truths of his life isn’t easy and leads to serious trouble, but in the end, Isaac and Logan are stronger on the other side, with a love that fulfills them both.
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November 7, 2018
This was a sweet piece of fluff. Nothing terribly deep unless you are closeted also. I totally enjoyed Mr. Whitehall's writing style. It felt like a long yack with a friend. The ending was a nice fit considering the subject matter.
December 11, 2018
***2.5 stars***
Most likely it’s just me, but this one was just okay. The chemistry between the two MCs seemed luke warm at most, and the story’s flow was very slow moving in most parts.
Most likely it’s just me, but this one was just okay. The chemistry between the two MCs seemed luke warm at most, and the story’s flow was very slow moving in most parts.
September 30, 2018
Gotta give Alex Whitehall credit for coming up with a unique way for a couple to meet. It honestly made me like Isaac’s sister from the start. That first meeting also made it clear that I would never be a fan of his parents…
Essentially, Isaac lived two lives. One where he was comfortable in his own skin and was loved, respected and accepted by his friends. The other where he hid who he really was to be accepted by his family. The paths of those two lives never crossed and he was perfectly okay with that… until he risked losing Logan.
Logan didn’t understand how Isaac could keep such an important part of his life away from his family. Unless Logan wasn’t as important to Isaac as he thought he was. He would give anything to share his love for Isaac with the family he had lost. So he pushed…
Both Isaac and Logan made mistakes in Hard Truths. I got really aggravated with both of them more than once. Isaac couldn’t see what was right in front of him and Logan pushed for something when he had no idea how much he was really asking… or risking.
This is the story of not just the love between two men, but it’s also a story that proves that love is love and family isn’t always defined by blood. ❤
I received Hard Truths in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Essentially, Isaac lived two lives. One where he was comfortable in his own skin and was loved, respected and accepted by his friends. The other where he hid who he really was to be accepted by his family. The paths of those two lives never crossed and he was perfectly okay with that… until he risked losing Logan.
Logan didn’t understand how Isaac could keep such an important part of his life away from his family. Unless Logan wasn’t as important to Isaac as he thought he was. He would give anything to share his love for Isaac with the family he had lost. So he pushed…
Both Isaac and Logan made mistakes in Hard Truths. I got really aggravated with both of them more than once. Isaac couldn’t see what was right in front of him and Logan pushed for something when he had no idea how much he was really asking… or risking.
This is the story of not just the love between two men, but it’s also a story that proves that love is love and family isn’t always defined by blood. ❤
I received Hard Truths in exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 10, 2018
Alex Whitehall is a new-to-me author and I was impressed with this story. I love a book that challenges me to think past my own preconceived notions of how characters “ought” to act. With a character driven plot, the protagonists become authentic, demonstrating human foibles and frailties. The opening of the story sets the background when Logan poses as Sue’s boyfriend at Christmas with her and Issac’s family. The parents are stereotypes, the mother nagging her children for grandchildren, obsequiously following and defending the father. He’s nearly a caricature of a working-class man’s man, narrow-minded, homophobic and bigoted. Yet Isaac is still fearful of losing them and their parental love, to the point of suppressing his opinions and hiding his sexuality. Dating Alex eventually forces the issue with rather disastrous results.
The story is entirely in Isaac’s POV but Logan’s characterization came through well, as did those of Isaac’s friends. Logan’s circle of friends are less defined but Isaac’s reactions to them offer insight to the insecurities behind his later thoughts and actions. With Logan and his friends Isaac comes across as the funny guy, spouting cheesy puns and appearing quite easy going. In his thoughts, he’s rather distrustful, almost paranoid about the true feelings and intentions of people around him. Logan is more empathetic in many ways but how he handled Isaac’s later fears of coming out gave a bad impression. There is a crisis of misunderstandings that I don’t always enjoy seeing but in this case, it resonates because the characters and circumstances warrant it. The romantic element is not overtaken by drama though and they are a strongly connected couple. All the best parts of a developing relationship get more than enough page time, offer good feelings and sexy scenes are balanced well.
I had to keep perspective when my knee-jerk reaction to Logan and Isaac’s responses to conflicts was to dislike them or be angry. It would have been easy to dismiss them and the plot as simply unlikable but then I considered earlier revelations and recognized bits of myself and my own life. Isaac’s doubts and misgivings appeared kind of justifiable in light of his family. Living with fear for so long that people supposed to love you can’t be trusted for support, how confident are you going to be about anyone? Isaac and Logan behave realistically, humanly, not idealized or sanitized to wrap things up with an easy fix. The efforts put into mending differences made the happy ending more believable. While it really isn’t a heavy read, it’s not one to take too lightly either, in my opinion. I’m quite pleased to recommend this one. #NetGalley #HardTruths
*An ARC was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review for Jessie G Books Reviews blog*
The story is entirely in Isaac’s POV but Logan’s characterization came through well, as did those of Isaac’s friends. Logan’s circle of friends are less defined but Isaac’s reactions to them offer insight to the insecurities behind his later thoughts and actions. With Logan and his friends Isaac comes across as the funny guy, spouting cheesy puns and appearing quite easy going. In his thoughts, he’s rather distrustful, almost paranoid about the true feelings and intentions of people around him. Logan is more empathetic in many ways but how he handled Isaac’s later fears of coming out gave a bad impression. There is a crisis of misunderstandings that I don’t always enjoy seeing but in this case, it resonates because the characters and circumstances warrant it. The romantic element is not overtaken by drama though and they are a strongly connected couple. All the best parts of a developing relationship get more than enough page time, offer good feelings and sexy scenes are balanced well.
I had to keep perspective when my knee-jerk reaction to Logan and Isaac’s responses to conflicts was to dislike them or be angry. It would have been easy to dismiss them and the plot as simply unlikable but then I considered earlier revelations and recognized bits of myself and my own life. Isaac’s doubts and misgivings appeared kind of justifiable in light of his family. Living with fear for so long that people supposed to love you can’t be trusted for support, how confident are you going to be about anyone? Isaac and Logan behave realistically, humanly, not idealized or sanitized to wrap things up with an easy fix. The efforts put into mending differences made the happy ending more believable. While it really isn’t a heavy read, it’s not one to take too lightly either, in my opinion. I’m quite pleased to recommend this one. #NetGalley #HardTruths
*An ARC was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review for Jessie G Books Reviews blog*
October 4, 2018
3.75 Stars
I really dislike closeted characters, and even more, I dislike closeted characters, like Isaac, who are grown adults and financially stable. I understand, to a certain degree, him not wanting to possibly lose his family by coming out, but frankly, he tried to avoid his parents at any cost, plus, they treated him like shit, especially his father, who was just a poor excuse for a human being. I’m not sure what Isaac thought he was going to miss by losing them.
I loved the romance between Isaac and Logan, although I’ll admit it was a bit too sugary sweet at times. I loved seeing the progression of their relationship and they had great chemistry.
I loved Isaac’s friends and sister. They were an amazing support system for Isaac and Logan, even if Isaac couldn’t always see it. *bops Isaac in his head*
The story is well-written, but the pace was a bit slow at times and the story dragged. Still, an enjoyable and recommendable read!
copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I really dislike closeted characters, and even more, I dislike closeted characters, like Isaac, who are grown adults and financially stable. I understand, to a certain degree, him not wanting to possibly lose his family by coming out, but frankly, he tried to avoid his parents at any cost, plus, they treated him like shit, especially his father, who was just a poor excuse for a human being. I’m not sure what Isaac thought he was going to miss by losing them.
I loved the romance between Isaac and Logan, although I’ll admit it was a bit too sugary sweet at times. I loved seeing the progression of their relationship and they had great chemistry.
I loved Isaac’s friends and sister. They were an amazing support system for Isaac and Logan, even if Isaac couldn’t always see it. *bops Isaac in his head*
The story is well-written, but the pace was a bit slow at times and the story dragged. Still, an enjoyable and recommendable read!
copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
June 23, 2018
I had a bit of a hard time with this one. On one hand I really liked the characters. Isaac and Logan are both great guys that have good and bad character traits, like every one of us. They're real and flawed. I also liked the writing for the most part. It was sarcastic and sassy and clever and a lot of fun most of the time.
The basic storyline follows Isaac and his struggle with coming out to his parents and finding out what family really means. There are also a lot of side stories regarding Isaac and Logan's friends and their day to day dramas. So far so good.
What stood out to me when I finished the book, though, was how...unsettled I felt for Isaac. He worked through some stuff with his friends and everything was good in the end but I felt like it will only be good until the next thing comes along. He can never just *be* with his friends. There was also never any closure regarding Logan's friend group and Isaac's worries that they didn't like him. In part this is all Isaac's insecurity talking but there were also some real concerns in there. In a way I like that it's not wrapped to neatly. Life goes on after the HEA after all. But idk...in this case I was hoping for Isaac to have a little more of a safety net.
I also didn't feel like I got any kind of closure regarding his parents.
So all in all this was a little too "all over the place" for me...
The basic storyline follows Isaac and his struggle with coming out to his parents and finding out what family really means. There are also a lot of side stories regarding Isaac and Logan's friends and their day to day dramas. So far so good.
What stood out to me when I finished the book, though, was how...unsettled I felt for Isaac. He worked through some stuff with his friends and everything was good in the end but I felt like it will only be good until the next thing comes along. He can never just *be* with his friends. There was also never any closure regarding Logan's friend group and Isaac's worries that they didn't like him. In part this is all Isaac's insecurity talking but there were also some real concerns in there. In a way I like that it's not wrapped to neatly. Life goes on after the HEA after all. But idk...in this case I was hoping for Isaac to have a little more of a safety net.
I also didn't feel like I got any kind of closure regarding his parents.
So all in all this was a little too "all over the place" for me...
September 9, 2018
Overall, I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The tension between what Isaac wants and his refusal to risk alienating his rather abusive parents was heartbreaking but very real. Working in the mental health field, I've seen the ways in which people refuse to give up on their parents even in the face of unspeakable abuse. My heart hurt for Issac because even though he clearly knew his relationship with them was unhealthy, he still couldn't give up the slim hope for their approval.
I loved Logan a lot. Their relationship was real and flawed, but very loving. I could understand Logan's mixed messages about his desire for Isaac to come out to his parents. He knew intellectually that pushing Isaac would be harmful, but he also couldn't help how it made him feel. That made the aftermath of Isaac's coming out all the more horrific, and Logan's reaction to it was very realistic.
What I really loved about this book is that the impact of the way Isaac's parents treat him wasn't just a plot point. The psychological impact of their abusive relationship came out in the way Isaac handled problems over and over and formed the backbone of the major misunderstanding that occurred at the end of the book. So many times, a character is given a tragic backstory, but there's no real evidence for it having an effect on them.
I enjoyed the story and the writing style enough that I'll definitely try other books by this author.
I loved Logan a lot. Their relationship was real and flawed, but very loving. I could understand Logan's mixed messages about his desire for Isaac to come out to his parents. He knew intellectually that pushing Isaac would be harmful, but he also couldn't help how it made him feel. That made the aftermath of Isaac's coming out all the more horrific, and Logan's reaction to it was very realistic.
What I really loved about this book is that the impact of the way Isaac's parents treat him wasn't just a plot point. The psychological impact of their abusive relationship came out in the way Isaac handled problems over and over and formed the backbone of the major misunderstanding that occurred at the end of the book. So many times, a character is given a tragic backstory, but there's no real evidence for it having an effect on them.
I enjoyed the story and the writing style enough that I'll definitely try other books by this author.
October 15, 2018
This author’s writing style simply works for me. Whether it’s a holiday short or a full-length novel, I always fall for the characters and story. I really enjoyed Hard Truths, especially because it wasn’t what I’d expected when I first picked it up…it was better. The writing is solid with great dialogue, including a good dose of witty, sarcastic humor that left me chuckling regularly. The author’s ability to weave levity throughout kept things lighter even during the more serious scenes and really made the personalities of the characters vibrant and multi-dimensional.
Hard Truths starts off with an interesting situation when Isaac is hit on by his sister’s new boyfriend at a family holiday gathering. I have to say this may be one of my favorite meet cutes I have ever read. It was different, quirky, and had me smiling over and over again, setting the tone for the bulk of this romance. Isaac and Logan were both well-flushed out, but considering the story is told only from Isaac’s point-of-view, his character development is much more substantial. I found his character really interesting and relatable. His concerns about fitting in, living up to expectations, and staying connected with friends and family all made sense, but the way the author filtered the interactions through those lenses and presented Isaac’s warped view of scenarios in and of itself was eye-opening and made this book especially memorable.
As I mentioned earlier, when I began Hard Truths, I thought I was in store for a different sort of story than I got. From the start, the romance was almost cloyingly sweet; and while it’s always nice when there’s a natural, easy chemistry between characters, things went so smoothly for Isaac and Logan, I wondered where the story would lead. Although I knew there had to be more to it, I hadn’t quite expected the stern, introspective, and in many ways heartbreaking turns parts of the story took. That said, the book never lost its humor, charm, or the solid connection between the men, even when they faced adversity, and I loved how the characters developed and grew over the course of the book. I would definitely recommend Hard Truths to anyone who likes sweet romances with a little oomph to them.
*eARC received via Netgalley. The publisher and author had no influence over this review*
Hard Truths starts off with an interesting situation when Isaac is hit on by his sister’s new boyfriend at a family holiday gathering. I have to say this may be one of my favorite meet cutes I have ever read. It was different, quirky, and had me smiling over and over again, setting the tone for the bulk of this romance. Isaac and Logan were both well-flushed out, but considering the story is told only from Isaac’s point-of-view, his character development is much more substantial. I found his character really interesting and relatable. His concerns about fitting in, living up to expectations, and staying connected with friends and family all made sense, but the way the author filtered the interactions through those lenses and presented Isaac’s warped view of scenarios in and of itself was eye-opening and made this book especially memorable.
As I mentioned earlier, when I began Hard Truths, I thought I was in store for a different sort of story than I got. From the start, the romance was almost cloyingly sweet; and while it’s always nice when there’s a natural, easy chemistry between characters, things went so smoothly for Isaac and Logan, I wondered where the story would lead. Although I knew there had to be more to it, I hadn’t quite expected the stern, introspective, and in many ways heartbreaking turns parts of the story took. That said, the book never lost its humor, charm, or the solid connection between the men, even when they faced adversity, and I loved how the characters developed and grew over the course of the book. I would definitely recommend Hard Truths to anyone who likes sweet romances with a little oomph to them.
*eARC received via Netgalley. The publisher and author had no influence over this review*
October 2, 2018
💫💫🌟🌟🌟💫💫4 hard hitting stars💫💫🌟🌟🌟💫💫
The hard truth was, Isaac had let fright rule his life for so long, that he was unable to see the good that was right before him. i enjoyed this read, and the messages that it brought forth. Family IS not only made up of blood, it is the people who stand by us through the thick and the thin. Those ones who would pick up the battle if our armor rusted and fell apart.
Isaac grew a lot in this book. It took him a while, but through it all, he accepted the facts and was able to stand up for himself. For the delectable Logan, plain and simple yum city. It felt as if he were being manipulative and hard on Isaac, but he was a man in love wanting 100% from his partner. The twists and the turns made the book work. In the end, love conquered all.
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the publishers through Netgalley.
The hard truth was, Isaac had let fright rule his life for so long, that he was unable to see the good that was right before him. i enjoyed this read, and the messages that it brought forth. Family IS not only made up of blood, it is the people who stand by us through the thick and the thin. Those ones who would pick up the battle if our armor rusted and fell apart.
Isaac grew a lot in this book. It took him a while, but through it all, he accepted the facts and was able to stand up for himself. For the delectable Logan, plain and simple yum city. It felt as if he were being manipulative and hard on Isaac, but he was a man in love wanting 100% from his partner. The twists and the turns made the book work. In the end, love conquered all.
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the publishers through Netgalley.
June 27, 2018
"Family is made up of people who love you, not people connected by blood. . . ."
The synopsis of the book basically sums up the whole book with not a lot else. The synopsis was like watching a movie trailer with all the good parts only in the trailer.
The story became redundant. Isaac had a mental constrict where it came to family and everyone tried to tell him throughout the whole book even after he realizes the hard way he still doesn't get it. Which was the redundant part and while that was happening the growth of Logan and Isaac was quick paced and a bit superficial. I didn't feel the substance of this couple.
It was cute at times but also a bit forgettable minus the douchebag family parts which weren't forgettable because families like that are hard to forget.
June 30, 2018
I liked it, but didn't love it. A contemporary romance, with coming out drama. Isaac is in the closet. Logan is introduced by being Isaac 's sister's fake boyfriend. That part was fun. There is some more fun times as the two guys hit it off.
After some dates, some romance, Logan and Isaac seem to be well on their way to a solid relationship. There is some drama. The book is pretty straight forward. A well written romantic snack.
For me, it could have been a bit more developed and more substance.
It is good for what it is.
I did like the writing style of Alex Whitehall. Would read more.
The cover is great.
(Given a copy for an honest review) (Thanks) (#NetGalley)
After some dates, some romance, Logan and Isaac seem to be well on their way to a solid relationship. There is some drama. The book is pretty straight forward. A well written romantic snack.
For me, it could have been a bit more developed and more substance.
It is good for what it is.
I did like the writing style of Alex Whitehall. Would read more.
The cover is great.
(Given a copy for an honest review) (Thanks) (#NetGalley)
March 5, 2021
Three stars, I liked it.
The sex was repetitive and descriptively long. I ended up skipping the majority, but I know that many people like this.
The first person narrative was ok, but I wanted to know why super-hot boyfriend was attracted to the nerdy type and that wasn't made clear, I mean Super-hot-biker-straight guy (not straight) made a pass at nerdy type, and slipped him his phone number at their first encounter? What was he attracted to?
I liked it enough.
The sex was repetitive and descriptively long. I ended up skipping the majority, but I know that many people like this.
The first person narrative was ok, but I wanted to know why super-hot boyfriend was attracted to the nerdy type and that wasn't made clear, I mean Super-hot-biker-straight guy (not straight) made a pass at nerdy type, and slipped him his phone number at their first encounter? What was he attracted to?
I liked it enough.
February 1, 2021
Great read
The message is sound. Blood does not make family; love dies. Too many in the LGBTQ community have been shunned by blood relatives who rank beliefs, usually religiously based, on a much higher level than love.
The message is sound. Blood does not make family; love dies. Too many in the LGBTQ community have been shunned by blood relatives who rank beliefs, usually religiously based, on a much higher level than love.
April 10, 2022
3.5*
Nice example of the differences between family by blood and a chosen family. It is not because you are related by blood that someone is obliged to love and care for you nor is someone going to leave you just because you don't have a blood bond that tethers you.
Love given freely is the most honest and I am stunned to read about such a bigoted family as Isaac's parents...
Nice example of the differences between family by blood and a chosen family. It is not because you are related by blood that someone is obliged to love and care for you nor is someone going to leave you just because you don't have a blood bond that tethers you.
Love given freely is the most honest and I am stunned to read about such a bigoted family as Isaac's parents...
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September 27, 2018
I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Isaac and Logan meet when Logan pretends to be dating Isaac’s sister at a family holiday meal. It’s a cute start to a sweet relationship. It’s an instalove relationship. Isaac and Logan move from strangers to boyfriends within a week and the story tracks the first year in Logan and Isaac’s life together.
I have to admit that I found long stretches of this book pretty dull. Isaac and Logan both have big friend/family groups and there is a limit to the amount of hipster friendship drama I can tolerate. Not much happens until a very dramatic scene with Isaac’s parents near the end. I didn’t understand Isaac’s relationship with his parents from the start and the key scene felt a little bit too OTT to believable.
Logan and Isaac are both nice guys - I just didn’t find either of them terribly memorable. For the most part, this is a very low key romance and some readers will enjoy the ‘slice of life’ realism of the story. I felt a little bit old for this book and I’m guessing Millennial readers might relate better to some of the smaller dramas in the story.
Isaac and Logan meet when Logan pretends to be dating Isaac’s sister at a family holiday meal. It’s a cute start to a sweet relationship. It’s an instalove relationship. Isaac and Logan move from strangers to boyfriends within a week and the story tracks the first year in Logan and Isaac’s life together.
I have to admit that I found long stretches of this book pretty dull. Isaac and Logan both have big friend/family groups and there is a limit to the amount of hipster friendship drama I can tolerate. Not much happens until a very dramatic scene with Isaac’s parents near the end. I didn’t understand Isaac’s relationship with his parents from the start and the key scene felt a little bit too OTT to believable.
Logan and Isaac are both nice guys - I just didn’t find either of them terribly memorable. For the most part, this is a very low key romance and some readers will enjoy the ‘slice of life’ realism of the story. I felt a little bit old for this book and I’m guessing Millennial readers might relate better to some of the smaller dramas in the story.
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