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The Blurb
When Jake met Tom, he waved goodbye to trawling Birmingham's gay bars. He didn't reckon with sleeping under glow-in-the-dark stars in his childhood bedroom.
Ambitious lawyer and lifelong loner Vicky has everything worked out... until she's faced with threats that can't be fixed with a power suit and a clever argument.
Lucy has planned her wedding down to each perfect petal on each perfect flower. If only 'happily-ever-after didn't come with a question mark.
Six binge-worthy episodes tell a story of finding your tribe and standing you ground.
My Review
This is a wonderful book that I enjoyed reading very much.
It is a novel that focuses on three friends during the summer of 2024. Each of the main characters narrate sections of their own: Jake, Vicky and Lucy. This gives the narrative a personal perspective from each of them. I enjoyed reading how their lives intertwine. Individually, they are all dealing with their own challenges, but with the support of one another, they are able to come through.
The book demonstrates how friends can become family and the importance of friendship in our lives. Jake, Vicky and Lucy were well-presented characters who were fully formed. What makes this book somewhat unique is that it is written as though for a television screenplay series which takes place across six episodes. This means the scenes are separated, but it all flows together cohesively.
The book deals with some serious themes such as grief and loss, love and friendship, and also what it is like to be queer or trans in twenty-first century Birmingham. The author does not sugarcoat these issues but presents them in a compassionate and sensitive way.
This is a story that is contemporary, relevant, and utterly compelling. It is relatable, and the author develops the plot brilliantly throughout.
This is an excellent book, and I highly recommend it.
Book Details
ISBN: 978 1739290382
Publisher: Spring Street Books
Formats: e-book, hardback and paperback
No. of Pages: 320 (paperback)
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About the Author
Page Turner Award finalist Mo Fanning is a part-time novelist, part-time stand-up comic and full-time potty-mouthed homosexual.
Birmingham-based Mo crafts deeply emotional, character-driven stories that blend humour, heartbreak, and hope. With a commitment to authentic LGBTQ+ representation, his work explores the messy, beautiful realities of love, loss, and resilience through characters readers can't help but root for.
When not writing, Mo enjoys immersing himself in Birmingham's vibrant culture and finding inspiration in its streets, stories, and people.
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(all opinions are my own)
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