The Perfect Boy

Gay Youth Chronicles Complete Chronology #34

by Mark A. Roeder

A specter from the past haunts the halls of Blackford High School, terrorizing anyone who preys on the weak. Rumors say that a Goth/skater boy controls the ghost, but can the rumor be true? A mysterious new boy catches the eye of Toby and his new friend, Daniel Peralta as well. The new boy seems too perfect to be true. Is he or will be become the boy of Toby's or Daniel's dreams?

Cedi is living his fantasy-touring with Phantom, the most popular band in the world. Cedi can't quite forget Thad, the older, mysterious novelist he's left behind, but is quickly pulled into a world of concerts, autograph signings, and press conferences. Cedi takes an interest in Ross, but Ross has his own demons that may forever prevent him from loving anyone but the man of his dreams.

Genres: M M Romance, Gay, LGBT, M M Young Adult, Audiobook, Young Adult

316 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2008

About the author

Mark A. Roeder grew up in southern Indiana - near a small town similar to those that appear in his novels.

Reviews

[Thereadingbell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this would be good book for me because it was about gay male youth and their struggles finding love. I appreciate that this story was written by a male author. I thought that the characters acted more female then male and I do understand that some gay males do act like females but not all do. I think I would maybe enjoyed a little better if I had read the previous books in the series. Everyone deserves love, happiness and of course that special person in this case a boyfriend. I may consider reading the other books to see if it changes my mind about my rating.

[Tamaryn · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was absolutely painful to read. I just don't understand all the good ratings. I get that this is a teen m/m, but the characters all felt like prepubescent girls rather than 16 year old (and older) boys. The characters lacked any depth what-so-ever and the dialogue was stilted at best. I persevered to the end, but I have to admit that I started skimming over a lot of it as it just became really hard work to read. A very disappointing read.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this may be my favorite out of this series. I felt a connection with two of the characters in this book more so than I have felt in the others. This story went deep and at times became very creepy but that made it all the better.

[Donald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing is ever perfect...

A story about a bunch of young boys who are seeking love, happiness, and a boyfriend. The principle characters, Cedi, Toby, and Daniel begin a journey that involves lost love, new love, bullies, and of course a anti-bully ghost. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters involved in this story, those with major stories and those who supported them...one of my favs was Chase. According to some of the reviews I have read, I must be a 17-year-old girl, if I enjoyed this story. Does an almost 50-year-old man come close? I like the story and would recommend. Plus, loved the narration of Bryant Sullivan...he added such character to the characters...

[Huston Piner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice story. I do wish I had realized it was part of a series as I would have read the earlier volumes first. I spent quite a bit wondering how the Cedi story actually tied in to the other elements. That said, I quite enjoyed it.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is my favorite of the series. I love Toby and I think this book is just wonderful!

-A 17 yr old girl

[Martijn Hartman-maatman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too shallow, characters acted like girls. Bad one in the series.

[Dee · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I enjoy reading this author, this book was a disappointment. It drolled on and on. Characters were beautiful, muscled and/or perfect. The descriptions left little for me to visualize. If it weren't for the mystery, I wouldn't have bothered. I kept hoping it would get better but alas, not. As it was, I skipped a lot. 1 ½ stars