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All About Romance
Roman Bright has always loved love stories. But being a non-binary teenager in a small northern town means their dating pool is limited and they haven't had their own sweeping romance ... yet.
Roman Bright appears assured and confident, but in reality, school is a tricky space for them. Finding love - or even friends - when you're the only non-binary kid for miles around isn't easy.
When anonymous postcards from 'Big Red' start showing up in Roman's locker and shortly afterwards entire walls of brightly coloured graffiti appear around the school signed by the same person, Roman is intrigued. Do they have a secret admirer? Roman thinks they know who is leaving these messages - their mega-crush and almost-boyfriend from last year, JJ. But when it becomes clear JJ isn't going to reveal themselves, Roman has to decide if they can be brave enough to make the first move.
Will Roman finally get their happily ever after?
A joyful happy-ever-after queer romance, perfect for fans of Simon James Green and Becky Albertalli.
Roman Bright appears assured and confident, but in reality, school is a tricky space for them. Finding love - or even friends - when you're the only non-binary kid for miles around isn't easy.
When anonymous postcards from 'Big Red' start showing up in Roman's locker and shortly afterwards entire walls of brightly coloured graffiti appear around the school signed by the same person, Roman is intrigued. Do they have a secret admirer? Roman thinks they know who is leaving these messages - their mega-crush and almost-boyfriend from last year, JJ. But when it becomes clear JJ isn't going to reveal themselves, Roman has to decide if they can be brave enough to make the first move.
Will Roman finally get their happily ever after?
A joyful happy-ever-after queer romance, perfect for fans of Simon James Green and Becky Albertalli.
320 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2023
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Daniel Tawse
5 books14 followersDaniel Tawse lives on the northeast coast. He spent his childhood going on adventures in the wilds of Northumberland, and teenage years writing diaries about how much he didn’t fit in. Nowadays, Daniel turns those diaries into stories and is an advocate for queer representation and visibility in the arts. Elsewhere, Daniel has studied Musical Theatre at the Arts Educational Schools, London, and holds a master’s degree in History from the University of Northumbria.
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June 13, 2023
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the #VirtualPrideParade hosted by Tandem Collective UK .
All About Romance is a light, fun, and quirktaclular read with loveable and fun characters and as bright as the pride flag from start to finish. We follow Roman, who is such a funny character. I loved every second spent with him in this book. Roman had a summer romance last year, which ended confusingly for him, and he suffered emotional trauma as a result at the hands of others. When Romans school gets graffitied by a mysterious person named 'Big Red', Roman can't help but feel they're trying to tell him something, but who is it and what are they trying to say? When an unlikely friendship strikes up with a boy in Roman's class, he starts to feel more at ease with this new friend and less alone. With funny scenes and emotions to boot, this is a fun and heartwarming story, and I really hope we get to visit Romans' world again one day (maybe at college!).
As part of the Virtual Pride Parade I got to annotate this book and had such a fun time during the whole event. I've now forwarded it on to the next reader in the parade and can't wait to hear how they enjoy it.
I read Daniels first book Fairy Boys as a debut a few years ago and I can see how far he has come as a writer and I'm sure this is just a taste of what fun will come next.
All About Romance is a light, fun, and quirktaclular read with loveable and fun characters and as bright as the pride flag from start to finish. We follow Roman, who is such a funny character. I loved every second spent with him in this book. Roman had a summer romance last year, which ended confusingly for him, and he suffered emotional trauma as a result at the hands of others. When Romans school gets graffitied by a mysterious person named 'Big Red', Roman can't help but feel they're trying to tell him something, but who is it and what are they trying to say? When an unlikely friendship strikes up with a boy in Roman's class, he starts to feel more at ease with this new friend and less alone. With funny scenes and emotions to boot, this is a fun and heartwarming story, and I really hope we get to visit Romans' world again one day (maybe at college!).
As part of the Virtual Pride Parade I got to annotate this book and had such a fun time during the whole event. I've now forwarded it on to the next reader in the parade and can't wait to hear how they enjoy it.
I read Daniels first book Fairy Boys as a debut a few years ago and I can see how far he has come as a writer and I'm sure this is just a taste of what fun will come next.
June 27, 2023
A fun and heartwarming YA Rom-com (based on the author’s own teenage diaries) that follows the loveably sassy, Roman Bright a non-binary teen from Tynemouth who dreams of having their own movie worthy romance.
When anonymous notes start appearing in Roman’s locker signed Big Red and colourful graffiti bearing the same name shows up around the school, Roman begins to wonder if they might have a secret admirer—and if that admirer could be last years’ summer fling and almost boyfriend JJ, the boy Roman has been crushing on forever…
I really enjoyed this and loved how fabulously quirky, unapologetically romantic and fiercely themselves, Roman was. (They have a vintage fur cape named Marlene, who is basically a character in her own right and I absolutely loved that!)
Their experience of growing up queer in a small town that doesn’t understand them, and the emotional struggles they face (such as their battle with self confidence or the complex need for validation) was explored in such a realistic and relatable manner—I can definitely see Roman’s story resonating with readers who’ve ever felt like an outcast.
I also really liked Roman’s mum who was such a supportive and calming presence on Roman’s rather chaotic personality, I was also pleasantly surprised but how positive and healthy their family dynamics were—which is not the case for a lot YA books.
The mystery of Roman’s secret admirer/ resident Banksy was also pretty intriguing and I loved trying to guess their identity—which I did managed figure out.
They were such a compelling character and despite their flaws I couldn’t help but root for them the entire way. Their arc does also (briefly) focus on a slightly darker side of LGBTQ+ teen experiences and as such, I do recommend checking the TWs.
Overall, a really satisfying and utterly addictive coming of age YA Rom-com with an adorably positive, happily ever after-style ending—that fans of Alice Oseman, Jason June or Becky Albertalli need to check out!
Also, thanks to Team BKMRK for the incredible (and absolutely stunning) proof.
When anonymous notes start appearing in Roman’s locker signed Big Red and colourful graffiti bearing the same name shows up around the school, Roman begins to wonder if they might have a secret admirer—and if that admirer could be last years’ summer fling and almost boyfriend JJ, the boy Roman has been crushing on forever…
I really enjoyed this and loved how fabulously quirky, unapologetically romantic and fiercely themselves, Roman was. (They have a vintage fur cape named Marlene, who is basically a character in her own right and I absolutely loved that!)
Their experience of growing up queer in a small town that doesn’t understand them, and the emotional struggles they face (such as their battle with self confidence or the complex need for validation) was explored in such a realistic and relatable manner—I can definitely see Roman’s story resonating with readers who’ve ever felt like an outcast.
I also really liked Roman’s mum who was such a supportive and calming presence on Roman’s rather chaotic personality, I was also pleasantly surprised but how positive and healthy their family dynamics were—which is not the case for a lot YA books.
The mystery of Roman’s secret admirer/ resident Banksy was also pretty intriguing and I loved trying to guess their identity—which I did managed figure out.
They were such a compelling character and despite their flaws I couldn’t help but root for them the entire way. Their arc does also (briefly) focus on a slightly darker side of LGBTQ+ teen experiences and as such, I do recommend checking the TWs.
Overall, a really satisfying and utterly addictive coming of age YA Rom-com with an adorably positive, happily ever after-style ending—that fans of Alice Oseman, Jason June or Becky Albertalli need to check out!
Also, thanks to Team BKMRK for the incredible (and absolutely stunning) proof.
July 21, 2023
3.4 ⭐️ A litfic mystery that captures the reality for many trans & queer students.
Let’s start with what I liked because there was a lot.
This delves into the harsher side many students face without being too heavy. The humour throughout lightens Roman’s story whilst also drawing attention to themes such as bullying.
It follows Roman, a non-binary student in a seaside town in England who is trying to solve the mystery of someone who is pulling pranks on teachers & students.
There is a NBLM romance in this between Roman and other guys but this is fairly background and I wouldn’t label this a romance book.
Roman has an awesome supportive mum which was lovely to see.
What I didn’t like-
The references. I’m fine with references usually but in this book it really took me out of the writing. Other than the culture references issue the writing was very fluid.
However there were SO many references to movies, characters, singers, brands etc to the point of being most pages that I really struggled. Not only that but even I at 27 felt a lot of the references were too dated for a YA reader to understand. There was always a song playing and we had to be told that song, and it felt like the only way the author could communicate emotions to the reader was through referencing. It made it very hard to get into the book / connect with the characters.
I would still recommend this if you’re fine with many references because the story kept me interested and it was really nice seeing non binary & queer rep which we scarcely get.
Rep// Mc is Non-binary (they/them) & queer/gay, gay male SC, sapphic BIPOC SC, questioning/ closeted SC.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
Tw//Cw// bullying with no catharsis/ punishment, hate crimes, slur use, physical assault, false accusations or rape & predatory behaviour for being LGBTQ, closeted character, mentions/hints at possible sexual act, absent father, parental abuse (sc), deadnaming (a lot of it on page.)
Let’s start with what I liked because there was a lot.
This delves into the harsher side many students face without being too heavy. The humour throughout lightens Roman’s story whilst also drawing attention to themes such as bullying.
It follows Roman, a non-binary student in a seaside town in England who is trying to solve the mystery of someone who is pulling pranks on teachers & students.
There is a NBLM romance in this between Roman and other guys but this is fairly background and I wouldn’t label this a romance book.
Roman has an awesome supportive mum which was lovely to see.
What I didn’t like-
The references. I’m fine with references usually but in this book it really took me out of the writing. Other than the culture references issue the writing was very fluid.
However there were SO many references to movies, characters, singers, brands etc to the point of being most pages that I really struggled. Not only that but even I at 27 felt a lot of the references were too dated for a YA reader to understand. There was always a song playing and we had to be told that song, and it felt like the only way the author could communicate emotions to the reader was through referencing. It made it very hard to get into the book / connect with the characters.
I would still recommend this if you’re fine with many references because the story kept me interested and it was really nice seeing non binary & queer rep which we scarcely get.
Rep// Mc is Non-binary (they/them) & queer/gay, gay male SC, sapphic BIPOC SC, questioning/ closeted SC.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
Tw//Cw// bullying with no catharsis/ punishment, hate crimes, slur use, physical assault, false accusations or rape & predatory behaviour for being LGBTQ, closeted character, mentions/hints at possible sexual act, absent father, parental abuse (sc), deadnaming (a lot of it on page.)
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December 10, 2022non binary kid trying to find out who their secret admirer is? yes please tell me more!
August 10, 2025
SO GOOD!!!! I really connected to Roman and their struggles mirrored my own <33 i loved + hated all of the characters respectively and Roman's personality was so bright and camp and it was so amazing!!! Would absolutely recommend, especially if you liked Simon vs the homosapiens agenda!!
August 1, 2023
If I could be very specific, I would give this book a 3.7. There were really good moments that made me want to rate it higher, but the main character was so unlikeable for the majority of the book. This seems to be a running theme in YA trans rep books and it makes me really sad. I want representation without being constantly irritated, and I want other people to learn about my experiences without getting the impression that all young trans people are as annoying and immature as this.
February 20, 2023
All About Romance is a YA novel about a non-binary teenager in the North East looking for their big romance. Roman Bright lives in Tynemouth with their mum and brother, appearing confident and uncaring at their school and around their two best friends, but still unsure after they were messed around last summer by sporty JJ. When anonymous postcards signed by 'Big Red' appear in Roman's things and then Big Red seems to be painting murals around school, maybe something exciting is happening to Roman, but will they get too caught up in the excitement, even with new boy Beau to keep them grounded?
As a queer YA book set in the north of England, All About Romance definitely stands out, showing one teenager's experiences of growing up different in a small town and trying to deal with that. Consequently, Roman is your classic flawed young adult protagonist: they frequently don't see things from other people's points of view and get caught up in their own ideas of what is happening. Supporting characters like Roman's mum and best friends are there to try and help them have a bit of perspective, and also to provide support to Roman, showing that despite difficulties at school, there's still people around them who love them for who they are. It's good to see Roman as a teenage non-binary character whose story is not about coming out, and who is allowed to be a sometimes annoying teenager who throws out too many pop culture references.
The main narrative, about the mysterious wall art and postcards, is pretty predictable (it's easy to work out almost instantly who it is) and fairly similar to Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda, so will appeal to people who like that romcom kind of plotline where you know that the protagonist is misunderstanding something, but don't yet know the full story. A few elements of the writing style didn't work for me (there were a lot of asides in brackets, possibly too many), but this book brings what people are likely looking for from the genre: a heartwarming story that still has some tough moments for characters, exploring queer characters at school and how they ultimately carve their own spaces. As an adult, it makes me hope that queer teenagers do get to have the freedom to make mistakes and be themselves and grow, even though I'm not really the age of the target audience of the book itself.
As a queer YA book set in the north of England, All About Romance definitely stands out, showing one teenager's experiences of growing up different in a small town and trying to deal with that. Consequently, Roman is your classic flawed young adult protagonist: they frequently don't see things from other people's points of view and get caught up in their own ideas of what is happening. Supporting characters like Roman's mum and best friends are there to try and help them have a bit of perspective, and also to provide support to Roman, showing that despite difficulties at school, there's still people around them who love them for who they are. It's good to see Roman as a teenage non-binary character whose story is not about coming out, and who is allowed to be a sometimes annoying teenager who throws out too many pop culture references.
The main narrative, about the mysterious wall art and postcards, is pretty predictable (it's easy to work out almost instantly who it is) and fairly similar to Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda, so will appeal to people who like that romcom kind of plotline where you know that the protagonist is misunderstanding something, but don't yet know the full story. A few elements of the writing style didn't work for me (there were a lot of asides in brackets, possibly too many), but this book brings what people are likely looking for from the genre: a heartwarming story that still has some tough moments for characters, exploring queer characters at school and how they ultimately carve their own spaces. As an adult, it makes me hope that queer teenagers do get to have the freedom to make mistakes and be themselves and grow, even though I'm not really the age of the target audience of the book itself.
July 4, 2024
Wanted to like it so bad because non binary mc are clearly lacking but… I wouldn’t recommend reading this one… I like when teenage characters are full of flaws and self centered but it was just over the top for Rowan. No one felt real and well you can tell the plot by the first chapter. But I believe this is the author’s first book so they can only get better as they go. I will keep an eye out for their futur books.
March 31, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
i was really excited for this, the cover is GORGEOUS and there are sadly still not that many books about non-binary main characters!
i loved seeing the representation in this book, even if it was at some times hard to read how Roman was treated by some people in school. i also really loved Roman‘s family, they have my whole heart!! also, the romance in this was so cute, i was rooting for them so much!!
so now what i didn’t like… unfortunately the writing style was not for me at all, it got a bit better in the second half but i was really struggling to get into the story in the beginning. also, Roman sometimes drove me insane, especially at the end!
overall i still really liked the story & the characters, but there were just some things that didn’t exactly work for me. however, queer representation is so important, especially non-binary MCs since they‘re so underrepresented, so i would still recommend giving this book a chance!
i was really excited for this, the cover is GORGEOUS and there are sadly still not that many books about non-binary main characters!
i loved seeing the representation in this book, even if it was at some times hard to read how Roman was treated by some people in school. i also really loved Roman‘s family, they have my whole heart!! also, the romance in this was so cute, i was rooting for them so much!!
so now what i didn’t like… unfortunately the writing style was not for me at all, it got a bit better in the second half but i was really struggling to get into the story in the beginning. also, Roman sometimes drove me insane, especially at the end!
overall i still really liked the story & the characters, but there were just some things that didn’t exactly work for me. however, queer representation is so important, especially non-binary MCs since they‘re so underrepresented, so i would still recommend giving this book a chance!
July 14, 2023
4.5 stars
this book was soo entertaining and fast to read! i finished it in 2 sittings and loved the plot and everything else about it! the only issue i had was with roman as they got to my nerves sooo many times but then I guess there are people who act like that, but it really annoyed me.. other than that it was perfect!
this book was soo entertaining and fast to read! i finished it in 2 sittings and loved the plot and everything else about it! the only issue i had was with roman as they got to my nerves sooo many times but then I guess there are people who act like that, but it really annoyed me.. other than that it was perfect!
January 5, 2024
“United we stand, divided we call.”
A very impressive debut. I hated Roman at the beginning (which I guess was the point?) but Daniel Tawse’s prose won me round midway through and I found myself rooting for the happily every after that they so deserved. And it’s incredibly refreshing to read a story of this nature set so close to home in Tynemouth!
A very impressive debut. I hated Roman at the beginning (which I guess was the point?) but Daniel Tawse’s prose won me round midway through and I found myself rooting for the happily every after that they so deserved. And it’s incredibly refreshing to read a story of this nature set so close to home in Tynemouth!
August 2, 2023
There was no need for FUR in this book... wearing fur is vile. Also roman wasnt nice !
August 16, 2023
just did not like roman, so sorry 😍🤞
July 27, 2023
First of all, thank you to Pride Book Tours for including me on the tour for All About Romance and providing me with a free physical ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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Roman Bright is your average non-binary teen with a passion for rom-coms and fur capes affectionately named Marlene. Exuding confidence and self-esteem, Roman navigates their life with shields to maximum, more than aware of how intolerant and hateful people can be.
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But when a mysterious blue postcard turns up in their locker, and beautiful graffiti appears around their school and town, Roman is caught up trying to figure out who "Big Red" is... not-so secretly hoping it is their crush, JJ. But nothing is ever quite so straightforward for Roman, and they will have their work cut out for themself to get their happy ending when the credits roll.
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All About Romance is a funny and moving story about fitting in, not fitting in, and letting down your walls for the right people. Roman is a fascinating main character, equally full of life, joy, love, pain, and hurt, and I found myself really rooting for them from start to finish. Dealing with some heavy topics, outright hate, deadnaming, and abuse, this book felt wonderfully real and didn't pull punches about the queer experience. A real pleasure to read, I look forward to more from this author!
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Roman Bright is your average non-binary teen with a passion for rom-coms and fur capes affectionately named Marlene. Exuding confidence and self-esteem, Roman navigates their life with shields to maximum, more than aware of how intolerant and hateful people can be.
.
But when a mysterious blue postcard turns up in their locker, and beautiful graffiti appears around their school and town, Roman is caught up trying to figure out who "Big Red" is... not-so secretly hoping it is their crush, JJ. But nothing is ever quite so straightforward for Roman, and they will have their work cut out for themself to get their happy ending when the credits roll.
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All About Romance is a funny and moving story about fitting in, not fitting in, and letting down your walls for the right people. Roman is a fascinating main character, equally full of life, joy, love, pain, and hurt, and I found myself really rooting for them from start to finish. Dealing with some heavy topics, outright hate, deadnaming, and abuse, this book felt wonderfully real and didn't pull punches about the queer experience. A real pleasure to read, I look forward to more from this author!
July 1, 2023
I really loved this book, but more than that, I really loved Roman. They are such an amazing character, sassy as hell and so loveable I just wanted to hug them all the time because I could feel a chaotic kindred spirit in them. Aside from the MC being amazing, I found pretty much all of the characters to be likeable and enjoyable while still being realistic on their personal journeys.
I hadn’t heard of this author before but I can’t wait to read more books by them in the future.
Definitely add this one to your summer TBRs!
Thank you to BKMRK for sending me a proof of this awesome read.
I hadn’t heard of this author before but I can’t wait to read more books by them in the future.
Definitely add this one to your summer TBRs!
Thank you to BKMRK for sending me a proof of this awesome read.
October 6, 2023
this was a bloated book without any substantial character growth. the Happy End felt undeserved; the diverse side characters forced (especially the disability rep -.-) I wondered why nobody was talking about it, given the amazing cover and intriguing premise, but having read it, I know why…
December 26, 2024
I really enjoyed this. It's great to read such an inclusive book written by a local author. I read it in 2 days. I liked the characters especially Beau. I think it also gives cis heterosexual people an idea of what it can be like for LGBTQ+ people growing up.
September 19, 2024
truthfully, a hot mess, but i respect the book for existing. maybe i'm just too old, and that's why the writing style bugged me so much.
January 5, 2024
2.5 rounded down.
SPOILER WARNING AHEAD ⚠️
Ok right off the bat:
Roman is the most toe curlingly insufferable character for more than half the book.
A few times I wished I could have jumped into the book and taken over Tylers role of punching Roman in the face for being so horribly writen. They are selfish, self centered (as their friend Adam said) and absolutely bloody delusional. Throughout the book Roman starts making shit up in their head, always deluding themself into thinking a situation is going to play out a specific way when it REALLY doesn't play out that way because this isn't a movie. And no Roman, your delusions dont change reality, maybe start listening to your friends instead of daydreaming and coming to WILD, baseless conclusions.
Adam (cleaver man, Adam) also says at some point "I know that most of the relationship exists inside your head" when talking about Roman liking JJ even after eveything JJ has done. NO TRUER WORDS HAVE BEEN SAID.
And it's not just Roman's relationship life that exists only in their head, but literally eveything else as well as I've mentioned. Roman will make up all these whimsical scenarios like we are in a bloody Disney movie or some such bullshit. (No one even has to give Roman a verbal prompt, they can just go on making shit up without anyone uttering a single word to encourage the mental spiral. No one has to say anything, for them to make up facts and come to mind boggling conclusions) Like come on you can't seriously be deluding yourself into thinking that's how the situation is going to play out? You really think the situation is going to be all about you and eveything will perfectly go your way and everyone will be groveling at your feet? No wonder Adam thinks Roman is a self centered arsehole.
I hated Roman so much until chapter 37-38 ish, and I hate to say that because I had such high hopes for this book. I mean, queer, gay, nonbinary MC is something I'd like to read, but Holly balls Roman is so horrid and out of their God damn mind with delusion. They listen to no ones advice and honestly every time Roman deluded themself into thinking JJ was a lovely person I lost more and more respect for them. Like honey how on gods green earth can you still POSSIBLY think JJ is into you? Again, making up this beautiful love story between themself and JJ in their head.
And it seems they never learn their lesson. It's a frustrating repeat of: Roman makes shit up in their head ---> Situation actually doesn't go how Roman expected it to because LIFE DOESN'T REVOLVE AROUND YOU ---> Roman goes of and sulks ----> repeat. Please end my suffering omg, I struggled to get through this. I only didn't DNF this book because I've already wasted my money on it, so I have to read it or I'll feel guilty for not reading it.
Another thing that gets tiring very quickly is the overwhelming amount of pop(?) culture references and quoting from old movies (and newer movies I think) that I've never heard of. It feels like every five seconds there is a reference that I just skip over because I don't get it. Pop culture references get outdated quickly and don't hold up against time.
I can for sure say that at least the mystery of who is Big Red (because it was so obviously NOT JJ bloody Dixon) was interesting right up until we find out who it was because it was so obvious that I thought it couldn't possibly be that person. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS. I mean I get this isn't a mystery novel but I've read other books with similar plots to this one that executed the whole "who is my secret admirer?" trope much better than this.
Then there are Adam and Solange who were decent characters. Those two had reason and logic and cared a lot for Roman. And Beau Greene was sweet and a very lovely character, but wow nothing can savage how terribly cringe Roman was to read about. Even if after chapter 37 or so they have a mini redemption, kind of.
It's more that they realizes how delulu they are, I think, and this is where the story got better.
But is a book work it when the MC only starts growing a brain more than halfway through the book?
I can't recommend this book unfortunately, even with its redeaming qualities as few as they are. The negatives just far outweigh the positives. I'd say just go read Out Of The Blue or something instead, if you want a nice Nonbinary main character and good writing, but I guess this book isn't all THAT bad. It's just that the MC is absolutely gobsmackingly annoying up until chapter 37 or so.
So I guess you have been warned. So go there or don't.
SPOILER WARNING AHEAD ⚠️
Ok right off the bat:
Roman is the most toe curlingly insufferable character for more than half the book.
A few times I wished I could have jumped into the book and taken over Tylers role of punching Roman in the face for being so horribly writen. They are selfish, self centered (as their friend Adam said) and absolutely bloody delusional. Throughout the book Roman starts making shit up in their head, always deluding themself into thinking a situation is going to play out a specific way when it REALLY doesn't play out that way because this isn't a movie. And no Roman, your delusions dont change reality, maybe start listening to your friends instead of daydreaming and coming to WILD, baseless conclusions.
Adam (cleaver man, Adam) also says at some point "I know that most of the relationship exists inside your head" when talking about Roman liking JJ even after eveything JJ has done. NO TRUER WORDS HAVE BEEN SAID.
And it's not just Roman's relationship life that exists only in their head, but literally eveything else as well as I've mentioned. Roman will make up all these whimsical scenarios like we are in a bloody Disney movie or some such bullshit. (No one even has to give Roman a verbal prompt, they can just go on making shit up without anyone uttering a single word to encourage the mental spiral. No one has to say anything, for them to make up facts and come to mind boggling conclusions) Like come on you can't seriously be deluding yourself into thinking that's how the situation is going to play out? You really think the situation is going to be all about you and eveything will perfectly go your way and everyone will be groveling at your feet? No wonder Adam thinks Roman is a self centered arsehole.
I hated Roman so much until chapter 37-38 ish, and I hate to say that because I had such high hopes for this book. I mean, queer, gay, nonbinary MC is something I'd like to read, but Holly balls Roman is so horrid and out of their God damn mind with delusion. They listen to no ones advice and honestly every time Roman deluded themself into thinking JJ was a lovely person I lost more and more respect for them. Like honey how on gods green earth can you still POSSIBLY think JJ is into you? Again, making up this beautiful love story between themself and JJ in their head.
And it seems they never learn their lesson. It's a frustrating repeat of: Roman makes shit up in their head ---> Situation actually doesn't go how Roman expected it to because LIFE DOESN'T REVOLVE AROUND YOU ---> Roman goes of and sulks ----> repeat. Please end my suffering omg, I struggled to get through this. I only didn't DNF this book because I've already wasted my money on it, so I have to read it or I'll feel guilty for not reading it.
Another thing that gets tiring very quickly is the overwhelming amount of pop(?) culture references and quoting from old movies (and newer movies I think) that I've never heard of. It feels like every five seconds there is a reference that I just skip over because I don't get it. Pop culture references get outdated quickly and don't hold up against time.
I can for sure say that at least the mystery of who is Big Red (because it was so obviously NOT JJ bloody Dixon) was interesting right up until we find out who it was because it was so obvious that I thought it couldn't possibly be that person. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS. I mean I get this isn't a mystery novel but I've read other books with similar plots to this one that executed the whole "who is my secret admirer?" trope much better than this.
Then there are Adam and Solange who were decent characters. Those two had reason and logic and cared a lot for Roman. And Beau Greene was sweet and a very lovely character, but wow nothing can savage how terribly cringe Roman was to read about. Even if after chapter 37 or so they have a mini redemption, kind of.
It's more that they realizes how delulu they are, I think, and this is where the story got better.
But is a book work it when the MC only starts growing a brain more than halfway through the book?
I can't recommend this book unfortunately, even with its redeaming qualities as few as they are. The negatives just far outweigh the positives. I'd say just go read Out Of The Blue or something instead, if you want a nice Nonbinary main character and good writing, but I guess this book isn't all THAT bad. It's just that the MC is absolutely gobsmackingly annoying up until chapter 37 or so.
So I guess you have been warned. So go there or don't.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2025
I picked this book up at the Gay’s The World bookshop during my London trip a few years back and up until now it has just been sitting on my bookshelves. So, other than having a fun cover and a classic teen-story theme I didn’t know what to expect from this book, and after finishing it I kind of feel the same way. I just feel a bit “meh” about it.
The book was very easy to get through, I give it that. The language was very laid back and simple, with a lot of movie/character references and abbreviations/acronyms thrown in, but at times it felt more like I was reading a fifteen year old’s diary instead of a published novel. I don’t want to be too harsh though since I recognise that I (a 26-year old adult) am not the targeted audience. I can, however, criticize the content of the story, and I do have some points to bring up.
First off, I didn’t really like the main character- Roman Bright. I know that there probably are some Romans out there, but they just felt a bit too much for me. Too self-centered. Too loud. Too dramatic. Too selfish, honestly. I did really want to feel sorry for them, with everything that happened and happens to them throughout the book, but I just felt annoyed more often than not. Roman walks into school like a fashion-model or broadway star - all confident and with a “hey, look at me” attitude, but at the same time they complain about being singled out from the rest of the student body. They are being bullied and harassed by classmates, and to some level by teachers, and instead of doing anything about it Roman just stands there and complains. But what annoyed me the most was how selfish they acted at times. Roman is the main character, and the other characters aren’t really that fleshed out, but they really act like they are the main character ( in a negative way). All they really talk about is themselves- their love-problems, their victimizing, their ruined moments to shine. I also found Roman’s little friend group to be a bit weird. They seemed to be nowhere to be found whenever Roman was bullied, they didn’t really do much to help them, and even though they too were a part of “the only queer kids at school” they didn’t receive any hate or harassment (I guess it’s because they didn’t stick out as much as Roman?)
Second, the “mystery” of Big Red was quite obvious from the start, but it felt like Roman was not just desperately trying to convince himself, but also the reader, to follow the arrow pointing in the opposite direction from the truth even though every clue was in contradiction to their theory.
Overall, this book just read like a massive sitcom filled to the brim with queer stereotypes. And the last page, reminding the reader to be true to themselves no matter what just sort of acted as the last nail in the coffin for me. Sure, this book might be really great for someone out there, especially young queer people just existing in the closet or trying to find themselves in the world, but I personally just couldn’t vibe with Roman.
The book was very easy to get through, I give it that. The language was very laid back and simple, with a lot of movie/character references and abbreviations/acronyms thrown in, but at times it felt more like I was reading a fifteen year old’s diary instead of a published novel. I don’t want to be too harsh though since I recognise that I (a 26-year old adult) am not the targeted audience. I can, however, criticize the content of the story, and I do have some points to bring up.
First off, I didn’t really like the main character- Roman Bright. I know that there probably are some Romans out there, but they just felt a bit too much for me. Too self-centered. Too loud. Too dramatic. Too selfish, honestly. I did really want to feel sorry for them, with everything that happened and happens to them throughout the book, but I just felt annoyed more often than not. Roman walks into school like a fashion-model or broadway star - all confident and with a “hey, look at me” attitude, but at the same time they complain about being singled out from the rest of the student body. They are being bullied and harassed by classmates, and to some level by teachers, and instead of doing anything about it Roman just stands there and complains. But what annoyed me the most was how selfish they acted at times. Roman is the main character, and the other characters aren’t really that fleshed out, but they really act like they are the main character ( in a negative way). All they really talk about is themselves- their love-problems, their victimizing, their ruined moments to shine. I also found Roman’s little friend group to be a bit weird. They seemed to be nowhere to be found whenever Roman was bullied, they didn’t really do much to help them, and even though they too were a part of “the only queer kids at school” they didn’t receive any hate or harassment (I guess it’s because they didn’t stick out as much as Roman?)
Second, the “mystery” of Big Red was quite obvious from the start, but it felt like Roman was not just desperately trying to convince himself, but also the reader, to follow the arrow pointing in the opposite direction from the truth even though every clue was in contradiction to their theory.
Overall, this book just read like a massive sitcom filled to the brim with queer stereotypes. And the last page, reminding the reader to be true to themselves no matter what just sort of acted as the last nail in the coffin for me. Sure, this book might be really great for someone out there, especially young queer people just existing in the closet or trying to find themselves in the world, but I personally just couldn’t vibe with Roman.
March 3, 2024
I was very kindly sent a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Roman Bright is non-binary, a flamboyant energy being held down by his small coastal town in the NE of England, and his stagnant and stifling all-boys school. They had a rough semester before the summer after some of the bullies in his school found out about their relationship with one of their friends. JJ swears Roman came onto him without his consent, and for his lie, Roman faces the darkest of their life but is determined that JJ won't ruin his shine this year. However, when a mysterious graffiti artist under the pseudonym "Big Red" starts leaving massive, impressive pieces of art all over town, that all seem to link to Roman, they can't help but feel that maybe...Just maybe JJ is sending them a message. When it becomes clear that JJ won't be owning up to it anytime soon, Roman decides that they need to send a message of their own...
I loved this story. For those of you who don't know me, I live in Newcastle which is just eight miles away from Tynemouth where this story is set. There's something about being familiar with the setting of a story to make it more visceral and real. I could picture Roman and all their glory shuffling through the endless stalls at Tynemouth Market, I had been to some of the places mentioned in this story. I can also recognise why this story is so important for young people in the NE to have access to. I rarely come across a genuinely well-written, and well-explored story about non-binary teenagers, and how rough that must be in single-sex schools. Roman lived in their last name of Bright in this story. They burned so strongly throughout this book and I found myself really rooting for them to win in the end.
Roman's family really added to this tale, in my opinion, their mum and their brother, were so important. It's rare to see an author not utilise the "poor family dynamics" trope to push the story along, and I was so happy they didn't. Roman deserved a supportive and loving energy in their corner, as parts of this book got pretty dark. If you're going to read this book please check trigger warnings, which include but are not limited to dead-naming, homophobia, internalised homophobia, domestic abuse, violence, and bullying.
This book was a pleasure to read and I hope to read more from Daniel Tawse in the future.
Roman Bright is non-binary, a flamboyant energy being held down by his small coastal town in the NE of England, and his stagnant and stifling all-boys school. They had a rough semester before the summer after some of the bullies in his school found out about their relationship with one of their friends. JJ swears Roman came onto him without his consent, and for his lie, Roman faces the darkest of their life but is determined that JJ won't ruin his shine this year. However, when a mysterious graffiti artist under the pseudonym "Big Red" starts leaving massive, impressive pieces of art all over town, that all seem to link to Roman, they can't help but feel that maybe...Just maybe JJ is sending them a message. When it becomes clear that JJ won't be owning up to it anytime soon, Roman decides that they need to send a message of their own...
I loved this story. For those of you who don't know me, I live in Newcastle which is just eight miles away from Tynemouth where this story is set. There's something about being familiar with the setting of a story to make it more visceral and real. I could picture Roman and all their glory shuffling through the endless stalls at Tynemouth Market, I had been to some of the places mentioned in this story. I can also recognise why this story is so important for young people in the NE to have access to. I rarely come across a genuinely well-written, and well-explored story about non-binary teenagers, and how rough that must be in single-sex schools. Roman lived in their last name of Bright in this story. They burned so strongly throughout this book and I found myself really rooting for them to win in the end.
Roman's family really added to this tale, in my opinion, their mum and their brother, were so important. It's rare to see an author not utilise the "poor family dynamics" trope to push the story along, and I was so happy they didn't. Roman deserved a supportive and loving energy in their corner, as parts of this book got pretty dark. If you're going to read this book please check trigger warnings, which include but are not limited to dead-naming, homophobia, internalised homophobia, domestic abuse, violence, and bullying.
This book was a pleasure to read and I hope to read more from Daniel Tawse in the future.
January 19, 2024
Upon reading this, it's occurred to me that I don't actually read a lot of books where a non-binary character is the voice of the novel, which feels incredibly wrong, being non-binary myself. So, I'm definitely going to start doing that some more, because reading about a character with they/them pronouns was really refreshing for me (even with all the other stuff going on, it was just nice to have some sort of familiarity when in books I typically don't get much of that).
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. It's definitely aimed towards younger readers, and I definitely think younger Non-binary people should read this book. It's a story about dealing with the trauma of being queer in high school, while also coming out of it with a positive mindset. It's about finding yourself when the people around you are determined to hurt and belittle you for it. And it's a good reminder that while things are messy, you'll always find a way past it. Which I think for younger, queer, readers is important.
I also liked the romance in this book, I obviously wont speak too much about that because it is a spoiler, but I was a huge fan of it. The chemistry between the characters was natural, the interactions they had felt natural and I really felt myself rooting for them. I loved it.
In terms of things I didn't particularly like -- I wanted more from the friends, I wanted to explore them a little more than we did, I think Solange and Adam had a lot more that could've been shown (obviously I know the book was mainly centered around Roman, but it would've been nice to see some more interactions between them as a group as opposed to what we got). Also, there's a bit of a redemption attempt for certain characters towards the end of the novel, and I really didn't like that all too much.
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. It's definitely aimed towards younger readers, and I definitely think younger Non-binary people should read this book. It's a story about dealing with the trauma of being queer in high school, while also coming out of it with a positive mindset. It's about finding yourself when the people around you are determined to hurt and belittle you for it. And it's a good reminder that while things are messy, you'll always find a way past it. Which I think for younger, queer, readers is important.
I also liked the romance in this book, I obviously wont speak too much about that because it is a spoiler, but I was a huge fan of it. The chemistry between the characters was natural, the interactions they had felt natural and I really felt myself rooting for them. I loved it.
In terms of things I didn't particularly like -- I wanted more from the friends, I wanted to explore them a little more than we did, I think Solange and Adam had a lot more that could've been shown (obviously I know the book was mainly centered around Roman, but it would've been nice to see some more interactions between them as a group as opposed to what we got). Also, there's a bit of a redemption attempt for certain characters towards the end of the novel, and I really didn't like that all too much.
July 11, 2023
💄 All About Romance 💃
"It’s like my friends are allowed to exist because they’re just the right amount of queer, but I’m too much."
If you love the musical 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', this book has so many similar vibes and was a genuine pleasure to read!!
Before reading, I didn't realise that the book was based on some of the author's diaries as a teen!
I love how much Roman is unapologetically themself. Even through the harshness of school and bullies, they shine bright and never back down about who they are.
"All About Romance" is full of dramatics, secrets and a ton of loveable characters with the messiness that is secondary School.
After a horrible incident that happened at the end of Year 10, Roman is hoping that Year 11 will be different, and it is. Just not the way they thought.
Being the only Nonbinary kid in their school has been a tough journey. However, when anonymous postcards start appearing in Roman's locker from 'Big Red' and brilliant graffiti begins appearing around the school, they believe that maybe someone is on their side after all. But who could it be?
Could it be JJ? Their somewhat secret boyfriend/lover of last year who was the cause of Roman's end of term misery? Is this his way of apologising?
Roman needs to find out. And if JJ won't tell them, then they'll get the truth by other means.
This was such a brilliantly written book about a Nonbinary character and the messiness of secondary school. I loved Roman's friends and also the character that we and Roman are introduced to!
I absolutely adored Roman's younger brother, Mikey, who is disabled (his disability isn't specified but he is non verbal and a wheelchair user!) You can tell home much Roman loves their brother throughout the book and it was just such a nice addition to have to take a quick break from all of the other less cheerful events.
This is the first time I'm reading a book from this author and I genuinely really enjoyed it and will definitely read more of Tawse's work!
Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with an eArc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
"It’s like my friends are allowed to exist because they’re just the right amount of queer, but I’m too much."
If you love the musical 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', this book has so many similar vibes and was a genuine pleasure to read!!
Before reading, I didn't realise that the book was based on some of the author's diaries as a teen!
I love how much Roman is unapologetically themself. Even through the harshness of school and bullies, they shine bright and never back down about who they are.
"All About Romance" is full of dramatics, secrets and a ton of loveable characters with the messiness that is secondary School.
After a horrible incident that happened at the end of Year 10, Roman is hoping that Year 11 will be different, and it is. Just not the way they thought.
Being the only Nonbinary kid in their school has been a tough journey. However, when anonymous postcards start appearing in Roman's locker from 'Big Red' and brilliant graffiti begins appearing around the school, they believe that maybe someone is on their side after all. But who could it be?
Could it be JJ? Their somewhat secret boyfriend/lover of last year who was the cause of Roman's end of term misery? Is this his way of apologising?
Roman needs to find out. And if JJ won't tell them, then they'll get the truth by other means.
This was such a brilliantly written book about a Nonbinary character and the messiness of secondary school. I loved Roman's friends and also the character that we and Roman are introduced to!
I absolutely adored Roman's younger brother, Mikey, who is disabled (his disability isn't specified but he is non verbal and a wheelchair user!) You can tell home much Roman loves their brother throughout the book and it was just such a nice addition to have to take a quick break from all of the other less cheerful events.
This is the first time I'm reading a book from this author and I genuinely really enjoyed it and will definitely read more of Tawse's work!
Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with an eArc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
September 3, 2023
💌 All About Romance 💌
Rate : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre : YA Romance
Author : Daniel Tawse
Thank you to pridebooktours for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Now, where do I begin? I can begin by saying WOW! What an amazing read! From start to finish, All About Romance has been non - stop great and I just couldn’t put it down!
All About Romance follows our main character Roman Bright who’s already dreading Year 11 for various reasons. However, his year turns upside down when he gets a postcard from an alias ‘Big Red’. In his quest to finding how ‘Big Red’ is, not everything is quite so straightforward… and may uncover something they weren’t expecting.
It’s such an immersive story, with intrigue from start to finish. It’s a fun story all about fitting in and learning who’s best to let yourself bring your walls down. It’s about learning who you are and supporting those around you… it’s just, brilliant. I loved it!
Roman’s character is written amazingly. I enjoyed reading from their point of view, they were a magnetic main character. I just loved reading their story and felt every emotion that they were going through..even if sometimes you wanted to strangle him!!! His self - centredness did make him insufferable sometimes!!!!
Despite that, I absolutely adored this read and I cannot wait to read more from this author! I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who just wants a feel good read full of mysteries and romance!
CW/TW : Bullying, deadnaming, hate crime, emotional abuse, physical abuse, toxic relationships, outing, panic attacks/disorders, homophobia and transphobia
Rate : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre : YA Romance
Author : Daniel Tawse
Thank you to pridebooktours for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Now, where do I begin? I can begin by saying WOW! What an amazing read! From start to finish, All About Romance has been non - stop great and I just couldn’t put it down!
All About Romance follows our main character Roman Bright who’s already dreading Year 11 for various reasons. However, his year turns upside down when he gets a postcard from an alias ‘Big Red’. In his quest to finding how ‘Big Red’ is, not everything is quite so straightforward… and may uncover something they weren’t expecting.
It’s such an immersive story, with intrigue from start to finish. It’s a fun story all about fitting in and learning who’s best to let yourself bring your walls down. It’s about learning who you are and supporting those around you… it’s just, brilliant. I loved it!
Roman’s character is written amazingly. I enjoyed reading from their point of view, they were a magnetic main character. I just loved reading their story and felt every emotion that they were going through..even if sometimes you wanted to strangle him!!! His self - centredness did make him insufferable sometimes!!!!
Despite that, I absolutely adored this read and I cannot wait to read more from this author! I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who just wants a feel good read full of mysteries and romance!
CW/TW : Bullying, deadnaming, hate crime, emotional abuse, physical abuse, toxic relationships, outing, panic attacks/disorders, homophobia and transphobia
August 3, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was a very enjoyable YA read with lots of pop culture references, about NB MC Roman sorting out their (love) life and growing up in the northern town of Tynemouth.
Things I liked:
-Having both an honest and heartwarming depiction of being considered different at school
-How the book is similar to 'Everybody's talking about Jamie'
-The writing style with lots of brackets isn't for everyone, but I liked how it showed one of Roman's side-thoughts before returning to the main narrative
-Roman's relationship with their mum and brother felt compelling and real, one of the highlights of the novel for me
-The funny and joyous moments, especially the dynamic between Roman and their friends
-A realistic romance that I could root for and want to overcome the challenges they faced
Things I didn't really like:
-I found the mystery of who Big Red very predictable, that made this part of the plot lull a bit as there wasn't as much anticipation for who it could be
-A few times Roman wasn't the most likeable, which did make for a flawed and complex main character that we could see develop, but there were a couple of times where I just wanted them to communicate with others and consider their perspective a bit more
This was a very enjoyable YA read with lots of pop culture references, about NB MC Roman sorting out their (love) life and growing up in the northern town of Tynemouth.
Things I liked:
-Having both an honest and heartwarming depiction of being considered different at school
-How the book is similar to 'Everybody's talking about Jamie'
-The writing style with lots of brackets isn't for everyone, but I liked how it showed one of Roman's side-thoughts before returning to the main narrative
-Roman's relationship with their mum and brother felt compelling and real, one of the highlights of the novel for me
-The funny and joyous moments, especially the dynamic between Roman and their friends
-A realistic romance that I could root for and want to overcome the challenges they faced
Things I didn't really like:
-I found the mystery of who Big Red very predictable, that made this part of the plot lull a bit as there wasn't as much anticipation for who it could be
-A few times Roman wasn't the most likeable, which did make for a flawed and complex main character that we could see develop, but there were a couple of times where I just wanted them to communicate with others and consider their perspective a bit more
July 21, 2023
Non-binary teen Roman Bright is dreading Year 11 for various reasons. Not least of all that their short-lived romance with the school jock JJ hasn’t turned into something serious. They feel like no-one quite gets them and no-one understands what they are going through.
Enter Beau, a new student to the school. Quiet, observant and with a whole lot going on. Roman can’t quite figure Beau out but they seek to get on well together and at least their time spent together makes Roman forget about JU for the most part. But Roman is receiving strange notes and there are paintings cropping up around the school - both attributed to a character called Big Red. No-one knows Big Red’s identity but Roman is almost certain it’s JJ.
All About Romance is all about Roman. It’s totally Roman’s POV. They are ALOT in their thoughts, feelings and actions. They are a bit of a diva. They deal with challenges at school, with peers and teachers, and within their friendship group. Roman is (thankfully) much loved and supported at home and their relationship with their mother and brother was particularly heartwarming. There are other circumstances in the book for another character where their home life is not as supportive. Roman grows exponentially on the book and the reader sees some shifting of their perspective in acknowledgement that friends can still be friends where there is disagreement or points of difference. And sometimes friends give it to you …. well straight up even if you don’t want to hear it. It’s a wonderful YA read about living life as a non-binary teen.
Thanks to Hachette for the digital copy of this book as part of the Virtual Pride Parade.
Enter Beau, a new student to the school. Quiet, observant and with a whole lot going on. Roman can’t quite figure Beau out but they seek to get on well together and at least their time spent together makes Roman forget about JU for the most part. But Roman is receiving strange notes and there are paintings cropping up around the school - both attributed to a character called Big Red. No-one knows Big Red’s identity but Roman is almost certain it’s JJ.
All About Romance is all about Roman. It’s totally Roman’s POV. They are ALOT in their thoughts, feelings and actions. They are a bit of a diva. They deal with challenges at school, with peers and teachers, and within their friendship group. Roman is (thankfully) much loved and supported at home and their relationship with their mother and brother was particularly heartwarming. There are other circumstances in the book for another character where their home life is not as supportive. Roman grows exponentially on the book and the reader sees some shifting of their perspective in acknowledgement that friends can still be friends where there is disagreement or points of difference. And sometimes friends give it to you …. well straight up even if you don’t want to hear it. It’s a wonderful YA read about living life as a non-binary teen.
Thanks to Hachette for the digital copy of this book as part of the Virtual Pride Parade.
July 17, 2023
I could not put this book down. I read the whole 336 pages in one sitting. I loved Roman, they was so pure. They had a rough time, but it all came together in the end. The non-binary rep was amazingly detailed and thought about. I loved the plot, there was funny moments that made me laugh, and I pretty much smiled all the way through this one (maybe a few tearful moments, too). Really liked Daniels writing style as I felt I was living Romans life along with them. It's just an absolutely amazing book. I will be on the lookout for Daniels next book!
July 18, 2023
I was so close to giving it five stars because it's just so fun and unapologeticly queer and camp and honestly as a queer person it was SO good to see the character were just entertaining and lovable and for most characters you can't help but root for them and love then wholeheartedly. I WOULD RECOMMEND to all queer individuals especially teens such as my self because the queer experience shown feels so good for those in there teens and early adulthood but may be it's a YA BOOK. If it's on your tbr PICK IT UP NOW
April 26, 2024
An absolute page turner that had me hooked from
the first chapter. i got to fall in love with Roman, be mad at them, feel for them, roll my eyes at them and so much more. A wonderful teen/YA book perfect for enbies trying to figure themselves out and learning to love themselves despite what the world may think of them. This book healed something in me, the younger me who didn't get to grow up reading books about queer folk like me. Above all else, who doesn't love a good mystery romance, come on ;)
Bonus: finished in one day!
the first chapter. i got to fall in love with Roman, be mad at them, feel for them, roll my eyes at them and so much more. A wonderful teen/YA book perfect for enbies trying to figure themselves out and learning to love themselves despite what the world may think of them. This book healed something in me, the younger me who didn't get to grow up reading books about queer folk like me. Above all else, who doesn't love a good mystery romance, come on ;)
Bonus: finished in one day!
March 17, 2023
(Arc)
'All About Romance' by Daniel Tawse has such a beautiful and promising concept, I found myself in awe of the characters and how the story unfolded. The reason as to why my review is only a 3 is purely due to preference. I didn't enjoy the writing style, it wasn't for me. The story? Beautiful. The characters? Beautiful. The pacing? Beautiful. I just really didn't connect with the writing style. I still recommend that everyone give this book a go because it is a beauty.
'All About Romance' by Daniel Tawse has such a beautiful and promising concept, I found myself in awe of the characters and how the story unfolded. The reason as to why my review is only a 3 is purely due to preference. I didn't enjoy the writing style, it wasn't for me. The story? Beautiful. The characters? Beautiful. The pacing? Beautiful. I just really didn't connect with the writing style. I still recommend that everyone give this book a go because it is a beauty.
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