Title: Romeo For Real

Author: Markus Harwood- Jones

Page Count: 168

Published: February 2018

Genre: LGBTQ+

Rating: 1.5/5

Summary:

On the surface, Romeo has it all: success on the basketball court, a group of good friends, the companionship of the beautiful Rosie. Deep down, he knows something is wrong: All he feels for Rosie is friendship, and all he feels for his friends’ intolerance is guilt. Everything changes when he meets the openly gay Julian at a party and finds himself sharing a kiss with him. In spite of their obvious attraction, Romeo now feels less sure of himself than ever, and leaves without even telling Julian his name.
With Rosie’s support, Romeo begins exploring his sexuality — and ends up running into Julian again. Realizing how little he knows about other sexual orientations and gender identities, Romeo begins to see the world in a whole new light, and he and Julian begin to fall in love. But his homophobic friends and family can’t accept him as gay. After a violent confrontation with one of his old friends, Romeo becomes determined to prove that his love for Julian is real and right.

My Thoughts:

I was intrigued with this book because I love Romeo and Juliet’s story. Then again who doesn’t? When I noticed that it was going to be a LGBTQ+ book I was even more interested in reading it. Buuuuut.
I read this book in one sitting an that was easy considering it was only 168 pages. I felt like there was a lot missing from the story. Like it was to short, it should have maybe had a few more pages? Chapters? Epilogue?
I didn’t really connect with this book. I felt like something was lacking. I didn’t get the chemistry that they are supposed to have. I felt like Romeo and Julian’s relationship went a little to fast imo.
I’m giving this book 1.5/5 stars
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review