However, I’m going to end my review with some trigger warnings, as I have a pretty strong stomach, but even still, some things made me squeamish (even though they were used within the context of the story). Sometimes it felt almost too real to deal with. Ren and Cole never acted on that thing that always bubbled beneath the surface of their friendship, not until a chance encounter in a Santa Fe bar and a song that would tip the scales forced them to confront their feelings. DeWall, is a beautiful, heart-touching story of love lost and found, centering around the unexpected reunion of Ren and Cole. But I’m also glad that the protagonist became educated on the words and what they meant. It was refreshing to see a book without that.Īs a LGBTIA reader, I winced when a lot of the words that people called the protagonist were thrown out there by many characters. (Starred review): 'This intense debut will leave readers clamoring for more.' Publishers Weekly2014 Foreword Reviews IndieFab Book of the Year FinalistA bond forged in Catholic school an unspoken attraction that outlasts years of separation and. Most of the time, these factual errors could be corrected with a Google search. She is the ghostwriter behind dozens of personal development and business books, including several award winners and bestsellers. As someone with Turner Syndrome who is LGBTQIA, I’ve found that books, tv shows, and other popular media often write things and about conditions that are incorrect. Books about LGBTQIA people are so often aimed at adults and less often at teens and young adults, who also have a need to have this sort of literature.Īnyway, this book was raw and honest. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. About: I wandered into the YA section at my favorite indie bookstore and was very excited to find an entire display dedicated to LGBTQIA books. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Forever Man by A.J.

Forever Man by A.J. DeWall