Book Review: Sorry Bro by Taleen Voskuni
This book meant more to me than I expected. like I knew I was excited for this book but before I knew about the book, I wasn't craving Armenian representation. but wow, reading this was fantastic. sure, there were a lot of things I couldn't relate to (as it goes with any group of people, each experience is unique ofc) but it was such a delight to read.
This is a coming out story. I know there are queer people who are done with those stories, and that's okay, this book is not for you. but I loved this coming out story and how messy it was. I thought it was well executed. And also can people please not harass the author about writing a queer story? Please and thank you.
I loved Nareh as a lead character, her journey was incredibly satisfying and was so well developed. I enjoyed watching her learn about herself and her family and her community. I did want her to talk about her hair more though, but that's personal 🤣.
As many romance novels about specific communities, there is the trend of how important food is and the vivid descriptions and Sorry, Bro had lots of food appreciation present!! I actually wasn't familiar with a lot of the foods (maybe if I heard them spoken or seen them I would have, I'm not used to seeing these dishes spelled out) but I did know enough to be able to imagine the taste quite vividly. Also, string cheese was in here, and not the sticks from the store. I was so hungry reading this book!!!
I thought the central conflict was well developed and executed. the romance was fast moving, but most of them in this genre are in the first place, so that's not new. I liked that Nareh's relationship with her mother was at the forefront as well as her romantic relationship with Erebuni.
I also love love love reading sapphic love stories.
This really made my heart happy and I hope other people find it as compelling and charming as I did.
5 out of 5 stars, recommended for those who enjoy a delightful romance, especially filled with food.
