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Our first teaser image! hmm, I'm guessing by this quote that Millie doesn't tell Reid to go home...
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Autoboyography Book Review
Autoboyography Book Review by Christina Lauren
Beautiful.
Powerful.
Humorous.
Real.
Autoboyography by dual authors Christina and Lauren-cleverly penned together to appear as one author: Christina Lauren- have all of these qualities in their new novel and more. This novel was truly magnificent. I honestly can say that I did not find a single flaw within the beautiful 416 pages-which is almost unheard of for me.
If you haven’t already noticed, every novel that I’ve reviewed so far on this blog has imbued both positive and negative qualities-with one claiming the victory over the other. This novel lacks flaws.
I tried to find the mistakes, the annoyances, the aggravating nuances that litter every story because we are human beings and perfection is often an unattainable goal that is constantly strived for. However, I found none.
Absolutely none.
Zero. Zilch. Nada.
I loved it. Absolutely adored it. Obsessed and read it crazily for three day before it was inconsolably finished. So what is this novel about?
At its heart the book is simply a love story. However, love stories are concurrent in every single YA novel, so why is this one different?
It’s unique in that it’s a love story about two people falling for each other that shouldn’t fall for each other. I know what you’re thinking.
Wow, sounds super original, right? Forbidden love has only been around since Oedipus Rex and the Bible and Romeo and Juliet, but sure, sounds unique.
The issue with romance in YA novels today is that they all follow the same formula-especially forbidden romances. What made this so exceptional was its fictional portrayal of an entirely realistic situation. The main character of the novel, Tanner, is a closeted bisexual senior in high school that moved from the liberal and progressive area of Palo Alto, California to the Mormon dominated community of Provo, Utah.
The novel is saturated with humor but very poignantly describes the challenges of being a minority within a community of people and the thoughts and feelings of feeling suffocated and unaccepted. This formula vigorously reminds me of Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian-an incredibly puissant and potent read about a Native American boy attending an all white school and navigating life on the reservation, alcoholism, and culture. Likewise, Autoboyography uses humor and powerful relationships to display the Mormon community of Provo in a detailed and candid lens that gives light to the generous and selfless virtues of the Mormon Church, but also the cultish activities and expectations of its members.
Tanner being non-LDS (Latter Day Saint) is an already intriguing read. Add in his fall-head-over-heels-in-love with very LDS Teaching Assistant Sebastian, a nineteen-year old college student with eyes that glitter like the lake, his relationship and unrequited love with his best friend Autumn, sex, family, religion, and identity and you’ve got a stunning read with some truly formidable themes, but done in a gentle and beautiful fashion that will leave you short of breath.
The writing was fluid, genuine, entertaining, and touching. Every situation in the novel was something to learn from and an experience to take away and transform into knowledge to become a better friend, better lover, and a better person.
Tanner’s struggle with acceptance, Sebastian’s struggle with religion and identity, Tanner’s Mother’s struggle with empathy and understanding, Autumn’s struggle with love and sacrifice all combined together to make this one of the best books I’ve read in a good while.
I won’t say anymore or go into detail about the plot, because this is truly a book best enjoyed with a clean slate and an open mind.
Recommendation: Get it immediately. You have time for this, trust me. Tell your kids, tell your wives, tell everyone because this book is incredible. Read it, then reread it, then read it again.
Score: 9/10 (Only because It’s not Harry Potter).
As a bi woman growing up in Berkeley (Lo), and someone who worked with teens and grew up in conservative Utah (christina), this book holds a very special place in our hearts. To celebrate Pride Month you can read Autoboyography for free (omg ikr?) during the month of June. Please read our beautiful love letter to teens everywhere, and consider leaving us a review. You really are perfect exactly as you are. #pridemonth
— autoboyography by christina lauren
“ we don’t rehash the question of my sexuality, but I feel its presence like a third person in the room, sitting in the dark corner, eavesdropping on our conversation “
Yes, yes he has.
Love and Other Words, out now!
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So last week I tried moaning every time I ate something delicious.
It was vaguely uncomfortable and unnatural
I actually love the idea of doing this trying out fanfic/literary cliche’s out in real life, kinda wanna make up a list and undertake it as a challenge.
don’t forget to make your butthole flutter today
Guess someone’s eye color from 20 feet away.
Be careful with these. I started reading fanfiction three years ago and now I have to toe my shoes off to get my feet out.
But do you pad across rooms?
Yes but I often give away my position when I huff.
FYI, I’m smirking at all y’all.
I’m resisting the urge to card my fingers through everybody’s hair.
This is as good a time as any to admit that right now I smell like coffee, sandalwood soap, and something uniquely myself.
I hate this post so much I clenched my fists and looked away, muscles bunching in my jaw.
i’m so glad to see i’m not alone, i let out a breath i didn’t know i was holding
I’m grinning widely at this
I chuckled lightly upon reading this post.
me describing myself on a date
One week!
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Chapter 3!
autoboyography. march 26 - march 29 2018. no rating.
notes: speechless.
extra: I e-mailed @christinalaurenbooks a very long e-mail about this book and they responded and I cried for 15 minutes straight
We’re back with chapter 2 of Love and Other Words, and a gorgeous photo by @dailywaffle. April 10 is just around the corner. Have you preordered?
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Using my powers for good
Just requested five purchases from my local library: Autoboyography, Beneath the Sugar Sky, When the Moon was Ours, Not Your Sidekick, and Dreadnought.
They bought Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel and Down Among The Sticks and Bones for me last year, so. *fingers crossed*
Reminder that you can request items for purchase, and then, not only do you get to read them if the library buys them, but you’re making them available for others, for example, closeted queer kids who can read them at the library under the guise of study if their home isn’t a safe space. Be the change you wish you had when you were a kid.
