REVIEW
This book was… disappointing, to say the least.
It follows the story of two young men, Austen and Landon, as they finally “meet” one another in an unconventionally conventional way—in a party where one got into an accident and someone has to drive the other and no one wants to do it so they have no other choice but to spend time together.
I say “meet” because they already technically know one another but they don’t talk or interact as they are part of a different friend group or “stereotype.” Which also is a sorta trope where this book falls into.
Honestly, I wanted more from this short story and that is the downfall of it for me. It was entirely my fault that I got disappointed. I looked too much into it and forgot that this was just a short story. However, it is quite shocking how many copyedit mistakes there are in this book. Considering this is a 22 paged story, I’d think that it is either perfect or, at least, really close to being one. I know I’m being stingy about it, but it did distract me in the process of my reading.
Character-wise, it was pretty annoying. Austen was an insecure, smart guy that has the tendency to look down on people and make them feel stupid. I know… tropey. Landon, on the other hand, is more interesting. It is surprising to say, but he did have better character depth as if the author wanted him to be the main character instead of Austen.
The story of this book is pretty straight forward. These two young men are in the process of self-discovery; however the shortness of the book constricted the ability of these two to properly blossom. I think if you’re looking for a quick queer read, this book is a nice pick. As for myself, I did fail to look at it for what it was, badly craved for more, and in return ruined my own experience.
