* And, and…I will be annoying and say…I TOTALLY CALLED THAT ENDING…for some reason, I just knew that’s what was going to happen exactly as the last few chapters played out… * The writing was ok, but the storyline ALL over the place. * Adult Ben is irresponsible, overly emotional, inappropriate, and unfaithful. * Adult Tim is creepy, overbearing, desperate, borderline pathetic and a stalker. * The entire “Part 2” portion was slow and boring.
* I didn’t find teenaged Ben or Tim to be that likeable or charming. I’ll try to do this without any major spoilers: Me? I’m just barely above strongly disliking it. The recommended reading age is 18 or older.It’s at this point that it’s clear I’M the issue. This book is intended for mature audiences. While the series doesn't shy away from sex, it also focuses deeply on emotion, promising an experience that will stay with you long after the final page is turned. Surrounding them are friends and enemies, each with their own story, resulting in an immersive universe filled with first times and second chances. Central to the plot is the troubled relationship between Ben and Tim, former high school sweethearts who continue to meet over the years, their chemistry changing with each encounter. book follows a different LGBTQ character on their quest for love. But some love stories are impossible to forget.Įach Something Like. Overwhelmed by old feelings, Ben is forced to reconcile the summer-filled dreams of his past with the complexities of his new adult life. Everything is perfect until the day Tim shows up unexpectedly.
Years later, Ben is attending college in a different state while dating a truly wonderful guy. Their budding romance is soon tested by spreading rumors, the danger increasing along with their passion for each other until it pushes them to the breaking point. After a not-so-accidental collision with Tim, an attractive athlete and artist, Ben is convinced that he's met his soulmate. Instead he ended up lonelier than before. Ben thought coming out was his best chance of finding love. Life isn't easy for a gay teenager living in the nineties. I remember sneaking over to his house in the middle of the night.
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