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A review by analenegrace
You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thanks so much to the publisher and Netgalley for an e-arc of this book!
My book club read the first book when it first came out, and I loved it. I was so excited to get an ARC of the second one!
We were introduced to Bobby and James in the epilogue of the first book, and I was so excited to see how Alban would handle the Lavender Marriage trope—and I think she slayed it!
Bobby was such a kind soul who was really struggling mentally as the book began, and I felt for him so much as he tried to find his place in society as a gay second son. His relationship with Beth and Gwen, as perhaps their greatest champion, was such good gay/lesbian solidarity, and I Loved it!! James was a more complicated character who was initially complicit in society but grew so much as a person.
Gwen and Beth's attempts to set them up were so cute and funny, and I really liked how the book flowed with the different events of the season.
The blackmail plot kept the book interesting and complicated, creating much-needed tension.
Finally, the epilogue was amazing, and I loved howchildren were teased throughout and actually came to fruition.
My book club read the first book when it first came out, and I loved it. I was so excited to get an ARC of the second one!
We were introduced to Bobby and James in the epilogue of the first book, and I was so excited to see how Alban would handle the Lavender Marriage trope—and I think she slayed it!
Bobby was such a kind soul who was really struggling mentally as the book began, and I felt for him so much as he tried to find his place in society as a gay second son. His relationship with Beth and Gwen, as perhaps their greatest champion, was such good gay/lesbian solidarity, and I Loved it!! James was a more complicated character who was initially complicit in society but grew so much as a person.
Gwen and Beth's attempts to set them up were so cute and funny, and I really liked how the book flowed with the different events of the season.
The blackmail plot kept the book interesting and complicated, creating much-needed tension.
Finally, the epilogue was amazing, and I loved how