4.5-4.75/5bipoc-authored books-2024 favourites-2024 ...more5 s Kirk198 5

#litAF Read if you’re a Texan queer, if you’re missing Valentina from Rupaul’s Drag Race, if your BFF is now your frenemy, if you can stomach an over abundance of queer youth lingo.4 s A????? 129 9

I am literally incapable of doing any more coherent reviewing of this book (coherent review here) but

ashdkfhsg I'm still absolutely losing my shit over this two months after I read it, literally I'm not sure I've loved a book this much in a long long long time. Go in expecting not your typical narration experience and hang on for the ride, especially if you knew you were queer in high school because damn does this hit hard in parts.ending-hea rom-pg134 s Paige (pagebypaigebooks)328 11

“This is for you. This is what life can be."

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Content Warnings: homophobia, mention of domestic violence

This book definitely felt summer! With a summery setting and exciting events, we follow Mac’s friend group through fun adventures. I enjoyed the commentary on toxic friendships and how difficult they can be. I appreciated the gradual progression in the discussion and how both sides were considered. This book was very much character-driven. There were some key plot points and actions however, we mostly focused on Mac’s development with his friend group. At times, I wish that the plot were a bit more fast-paced to keep the energy going. Throughout the course of the book, Mac gradually grows into the version of himself that he’s meant to be. It was heartwarming to follow along as he discovered what was important to him and the kind of person he wanted to be. All in all, Hot Boy Summer is centred around friendship, loyalty, and belonging.3 s Chad Appenzeller14 Read

DNF. Just awful. Happy for those that enjoy it, though?1 Brittany Lutz90 1 follower

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I received this ARC from Goodreads. I am not exactly the target market for this story but even so i really enjoyed it and it was a fun and easy read. A cute coming of age story perfect for teens and young adults.giveaway-wins romance spring-2024-tbr1 Tara205

Hot Boy Summer (the ref is intentional) is the story of four gay boys in San Antonio in the summer between their junior and senior years, of new friendships and the old friendships that may not suit us any longer, of Drag Race and Miss Colombia herself, of living your French Vanilla Fantasy and swinging your Ariana high ponytail and just living your best life, girl.

I think that for a lot of people especially that are not ... teens... or people familiar with Drag Race or people who are not familiar with gay culture and switching pronouns in meaningless ways may find this book a lot but those are all the reasons it was charming and fun TO ME! I had a blast honestly and laughed out loud several times. and am also very glad I'm so familiar with Drag Race that I think I caught most of the references? I honestly could not speak to how it would be for someone else but are for vibes and the vibes were exquisite for me, especially as the book I read after something heavier.

I really appreciated the introspection by Mac (the MC) as the things changed around him - going from a closeted Mexican-American boy to being just hugged into this friend group and finding the courage to come out to people in his life who have not shown previously that they might be the safest, also, to be a teen boy and make the apologies and realize and say out loud he hated how he acted in certain situations. It's a really great self-awareness and just the importance of being the kind of person you want to be on a deeper level that I think is really great to see. Love it.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing /MTV Books for the eARC in exchange for review! Brady512 3

Thanks Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. Mac is still finding his way when it comes to knowing what being gay means to him. His only queer friend is Cam, but he’s not exactly the nicest of people. But when Flor gives an incredible speech in class, Mac is drawn to him as well as his friend Mikey, who just happens to be hot. Is it possible Mikey could be in to him? Will Cam be able to get along with Flor and Mikey? The four embark on their summer hoping it will be unforgettable. But will it last? And can Mac tell his father about his sexuality? A fun, quick read, that is perfectly queer! A sweet story about figuring out where you belong and finding the right found family! Highly recommend! queer rom-com ya1 Tara1,938 12

So. Much. Drama! I can think of a few students who will really enjoy this book, but it was all a bit much for me. I loved the representation and that the plot wasn't at all about the challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth. The issue for me came from the writing itself--so many uses of hashtag whatever, girl, af. It all seemed overdone. I also couldn't figure out what the story was with Cammy. Cammy is described as Mac's first gay friend, but it seemed halfway through the story the author changed the pronouns used in reference to Cammy (although it seemed inconsistent?). That might be a detail that seemed clunky in the audio but might be smoother in reading the text.2024-copyright audiobook Rebecca2,512 28 Shelved as 'never-finished'

I didn't finish this because there were SO many characters and it was a continual struggle to keep them straight (no pun or insult intended!), especially since their pronouns were all fluid. I understand the usage, and certainly support people using the pronouns they choose, but it made it harder to remember the characters. Also, while I think the narrator hit the voice of the main character perfectly, I found it a really annoying voice--a matter of personal taste, and certainly no reflection on the impressive ability of the narrator. Thanks to Libro.FM for a free educator copy of the audiobook.drama found-family glbt ...more Alexandra15 21

I read a lot of ya as an adult and enjoy it but this one definitely felt the type that only younger people would really love. Nothing wrong with that, just know that if you're an adult who reads a lot of ya- this might not be for you. lgbtqi young-adult l12 Want to read

as a queer kid born and raised in san antonio, i am SO excited to start reading thisgiveaways abi434 37

there are going to be people who love this but I'm definitely not one of those peoplelgbtqiap Nicole522

There were parts of this book that I loved, and other parts that I didn’t. The excessive use of slang got a bit repetitive, but overall I enjoyed the story. Emily510 30 Want to read

From the rights report: "The YA contemporary novel—an ode to queer friendships and chosen families—follows Mac, a Mexican American teen in San Antonio, as he navigates falling in love, saying goodbye to his college-bound sister, and discovering his place in the world… all the while obsessing over Ariana Grande and chasing after Drag Race's Valentina."1 A????? 129 9

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