![]() ![]() Paperback Published 2 August 2022 352 pages In a story that's fresh, intersectional, and wickedly funny, David Valdes introduces a big-mouthed, big-hearted queer character that readers won't soon forget. Luis is in over his head, trying not to make things worse-and hoping he makes it back to present day at all. Especially with homophobes running the campus, including Gordo (aka Luis's estranged father). Though it turns out a conservative school in the '80s isn't the safest place to be a gay kid. ![]() When a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985 and he meets the doomed young Chaz himself, Luis concocts a new plan-he's going to give this guy his first real kiss. But that was ages ago, when Luis's parents were in high school it would never happen today, right? He's determined to find a way to give his LGBTQ friends the respect they deserve (while also not risking his chance to be prom king, just saying…). ![]() Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. From lauded writer David Valdes, a sharp and funny YA novel that's Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back to his parents' era to save a closeted classmate's life.Īll Luis Gonzalez wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his “progressive” school still doesn't allow. ![]()
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![]() He can call me a Scrooge all he wants, but business is business, and pleasure is…well, not something I can afford to think about. Micah Noble cured me of that, which tends to happen when you’re trying to buy someone’s family land to bulldoze to the ground. And I know what you’ll say, that Micah Noble’s Christmas Tree Farm is a beloved tradition for many of the families of Merrihill, but you have to see the bigger picture here: a five-star luxury resort where overworked Manhattanites can escape to, a serene place of spas and shopping and watching sexy lumberjacks chopping wood… Look, it isn’t that I’m a hater, it’s just that I have a job to do, and this particular holiday is getting in the way of that. A time when the snow is falling, cider is flowing, and couples are kissing under the mistletoe. Look, it isn’t that I’m a hat □ONCE UPON A SEXY SCROOGE□Īh, Christmas. □ONCE UPON A SEXY SCROOGE□ PRE-ORDER Ah, Christmas. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jessica was definitely one of the more popular and high profile members of Girls’ Generation, she was always given lots of lines in songs and often was cast in “center” type roles and chosen for special activities, and her popularity at the group’s peak was huge. ![]() ![]() A little about the author – for those who can’t remember where you’ve heard that name before, Jessica Jung was one of the nine singers in an ancient k-pop girl group called Girls’ Generation, a group who back in the day absolutely PAVED THE WAY for global k-pop acceptance back when your current k-pop idol faves were still having coloured block play-time. “Bright” is the sequel to “Shine”, Jessica Jung’s previous book, which you can read my review of here. Kpopalypse is back with the book review you’ve all been waiting for, it’s time to take a look at Jessica Jung’s “Bright”!Įgmont/Electric Monkey, 386 pages, softcover, 198mm x 129mmĪmazon link so the author doesn’t hate me for this snarky review and can still make a buck ![]() |