The Prospects

Narration: Third person present tense, single POV
Diversity: transmasc MC and author, mlm romance, anxiety, ADHD.

This was such a cuuuute romance! There's rivals to lovers, there's secret dating, there's so much pining! there's mental health discussions, there's washing each other's hair, there's holding while crying...

If I summarized this book in one word it'd be hope. Letting yourself hope, and having the courage to reach for the things you want.

I loved Gene, the MC. He's a ray of positivity for everyone but himself and wants to make sure everyone else is happy, while struggling with letting himself be happy. There were some parts in the book where he talks about the difference between hoping and wanting, and what he will and won't let himself do. It felt so precious and real.

Luis, is a sweetheart of a love interest. He is a bit shy and keeps to himself, especially because of his anxiety. But despite that, it felt like he was a lot more open to love than Gene was. I loved how even though they both cared for one another, Luis felt like he was ready to commit fully from the get go.

And I loved these two together. It's possible it got a bit codependent at times, but like I'm more okay with that in romances? There was just so much love and support between these two. I pointed out a few instances at the very top, but believe me, they're really cute together.

I also thought the third act breakup was done well and made sense within the story. It didn't make me angry at all!