drown

At 37, I'm far removed from my sexual awakening, but this novel really brought me back to that time. Everything seemed to be life and death back then. It was truly the best and worst of times. It's impossible to read this book and not fall in love with Nick and Erik, and find yourself fully invested......more

Wow, just wow!! This book is so well written and keeps you hooked. This is a beautifully written coming of age story written in dual perspective. It’s refreshing and I loved every second of this love story!......more

Imagine if Mean Girls had been queer(er). And Nick is Cady/Aaron Samuels. But he falls for Damian (Erik) instead of the popular guy. Mackenzie is the BFF Janis Ian. Andrew is Regina George. You're welcome. *image credit: [URL not allowed]......more

I had the pleasure of reading Daryl Leonardo’s drown. It’s a sweet coming of age story about an out of place misfit, Erik, and new boy in town, Nicholas, and the unlikely friendship that flourishes into something complicated and wonderful. The novel is told from the two perspectives of the main prot......more