So there are a lot of things I loved about this book, a lot of which have to do with representation and how wonderful it was. But first and foremost, I just loved the writing! Lennox has this lovely narrative voice, fresh and engaging, and I adored it. It was funny -- so funny! -- and I even appreciated that she remained true to the Maple Leafs and had my Bruins win the game referenced in the story >>
The characters were so lively and realistic, and the dialogue! So great. These characters came across as real people and they spoke that way, too. And if I don't get a book about Zay, I will cry many tears :D I *did* cry when Vaughn had his moment of realizing he was asexual. It was familiar, I think, to many of us who finally have that moment where a label exists to tell us "You are not alone. Other people feel this way." It was lovely. Jonah's issues were realistic and provided drama to the story without feeling contrived.
Basically I think Ms. Lennox is a super talented writer and can't wait to read more of her work in the future, and I'm stoked to see there are more books in this series.
What really impressed and delighted me -- DELIGHTED ME -- about this book was the phenomenal rep for non-traditional relationships. It was probably one of the best I've read.
I LOVED how this book ended. The idea of open sexual relationships -- where partners are free to explore their sexuality with others and not necessarily form emotional bonds while doing so -- is something I so rarely get to read about, and when I see it, 99% of the time it's portrayed negatively. I get that it's not for everyone -- I really do -- but hey, it's also *for* someone and it's nice to see that portrayed in a positive and affirming fashion. I love how sex-positive this book was, that Jonah's enjoyment of sex had reasons, perhaps, in his upbringing but also he was aware of that and totally owned it. It didn't mean he had to change or stop having the kind of sex he liked, and that was really awesome to read.
Vaughn's support of Jonah's needs was so lovely, and what I just adored about this book was how they were able to make their relationship work *for them* regardless of what people might think about it, or how others would view it, because *they knew what they needed to work together*. This is so important, because when your non-trad relationship structure is either not portrayed at all or is portrayed negatively *ALL THE TIME*, when society's view of love and romance is so rigidly defined that it's alienating to be outside of those celebrated norms, you do feel like it's you and your partner against the world (or just you against the world). Seeing this kind of accepted and celebrated relationship was just...man, it was just *great*. I can't express how much it thrilled me to read about it being one that worked. It does, for a lot of people. We just don't always talk about it, because we're used to keeping quiet.
I had no idea how much I'd like seeing an open relationship that simply was about sex, because there's nothing wrong with that. If it works for both partners, if it provides them the structure and framework they need to be happy and fulfilled, then that's all that matters. I especially loved the detail of Vaughn commiserating with Jonah after a failed hook-up, that they had a moment of shared amusement over it -- *swoons* -- and they did this because they're on the same page, and they communicate, and their relationship really works for them. This little detail was one of my favorites, because it *happens* and I loved being able to relate to it.
I also really enjoyed how Vaughn's asexuality was written, as it was also very positive and affirming. People discovering their sexuality is one of my faves to read about, especially when it's so joyful. Vaughn might have struggled at first, but being able to come to that place with him, as a reader, was just a delight.
So, yeah, I loved this book for a lot of reasons, and I will happily read everything Ms. Lennox writes from now until the end of all things xDD
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