CW for homophobia, stalking, graphic sex.
The acknowledgements section of this book describes the book as wanting to be a “loud, authentic voice that a lot of people don’t want young adult readers to hear”, and well, it succeeded.
I think this is an important read for teenagers, as well as older readers. It’s unapologetically honest about sex and sexuality, written from the POV of a gay character.
The writing style is easy to read, yet the story itself is gripping. Besides the “whodunnit” factor, the accompanying themes of talking about sex issues across all kinds of spectrum – along with other issues that most teenagers in school will face at one time or another – in a totally matter-of-fact way makes this in important voice for YA fiction.
Particularly recommended for people who’ve watched and enjoyed Netflix’s show Sex Education.
Rating: 4.5/5
(An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thoughts are my own.)
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Ooh I’ve never heard of this book but I’m so keen to try this! I loved the show Sex Education and the title and premise of this book sound really interesting! It’s added to my TBR 😁 Jen
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I read it just after watching the show and there are so many parallels between the two and a fairly similar tone. Would love to know what you make of it!
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