Status Updates From How to Lose at Longing

Jackie's story was heartbreaking, but it was also great to finally see her stand up for herself and for what she wants.

Speedo was so good too. Those who say they can't relate to this collection are lucky to not have to suffer as these people have!

Well, damn. Keepsake. That was... I don't know if it was or wasn't, there was def some sus stuff there... which makes it great. Loved it!

Oh gosh, Small Castles was SO good. And people say they don't get this book? They must be white. Oops.

The Rules - 4/5
The ending is a bit puzzling? But the next story might be the second part of this actually

Speedo - 4,75/5

"[...] the only father I'd ever known hugged me long and tight. I cried again because no one had held me in a long time, and because I didn't know when someone might hold me again"
Eh, elle est dure celle-là hein

Speedo
Dual narrative works really well. Super emotional when Guy phones his mom

Yep I'm seeing the telltale "couldn't fully connect" lol

1st story done! A sad gay love story :( I hope people don't complain about the dialogue though, especially as this is the 1st in line and might make others stop reading.

Stumbled for a bit there at the dialogue with no quotation marks, but not really bothered. Not bothered by the 2nd POV and the dialogue either, though others might be.

Keepsake - 4-/5
Much shorter than the other, so a tad less immersive. I still like both story and writing! It was a bit mysterious, a nice variation to the other two stories

Small Castles - 4,75/5
Such believable characters. They really frustrated me the whole time, and I came out relieved but so angry

How to Lose at Longing - 5-/5
I see we're not here to play. This story hit hard, it was beautiful and aching, had me crying for the letters