Found - Likewise Book Reviews
"A brilliant end to a great series. The first six books pretty much existed on the same timeline but from different points of view, but this picks up where all the other books leave off. This book is so heartwarming and pulls it all together. We learn the truth of Dario’s mother and how she left. You get to see Dario grow into his identity and his relationship with Kevin. You also see all three friends blossom and mature into adulthood with marriage, children, and careers. Although this book still has a large focus on Dario and Kevin, you still get a substantial dose of Gavin, Ryland, and to a lesser extent Louis. There is resolution between Dario and his father, largely due to dad’s new girlfriend (that man is constantly led by a woman-thank goodness this one is worth her salt). Dario moves away from being a nervous and anxious kid into a confident young adult who makes a career decision, formulates a business plan, asks for what he needs, and gets the job done. <br/>Good news Dario becomes comfortable with his blue eyes and sexual orientation and even marries Kevin in the end. Eventually he sees himself as Kevin sees him, but most importantly, he realizes what Louis tried to tell him much earlier and he begins to see things in blue. I don’t often re-read books, but I would re-read this series, especially if it were bundled into on large kindle book (hint, hint). <br/><br/>Thank you Samuel Alexander for giving us such rich, well-rounded, and complex characters. The depth of the dialogue and the nuances of the friendship between Dario, Gavin, and Ryland as well as the friendship between Dario and Louis, is brilliant. Also thank for a story about the Black community and the complexities of our lives!!!<br/><br/>I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review."
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