Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of Hot Boy Summer by Joe Jiménez. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. You can also check out my interview with the author here! content warnings
Homophobia, mention of domestic violence Mac has always felt like he needs to pretend to be someone else. Pretending with his dad because of politics and at baseball because of his teammates. Finding his first gay friend Cammy has made him feel like he can be his authentic self. But sometimes Cammy can be cruel, and his "advice" too harsh. When Mac meets Flor and Mikey who show him so much kindness, he's overjoyed. But arguments between his new friends and Cammy start to become too much. With feelings growing for Mikey and tension among the friend group growing, Mac will discover what it means to truly belong.
This book definitely felt like summer! With a summery setting and exciting events, we follow Mac’s friend group through fun adventures. I enjoyed the commentary on toxic friendships and how difficult they can be. I appreciated the gradual progression in the discussion and how both sides were considered. This book was very much character-driven. There were some key plot points and actions however, we mostly focused on Mac’s development with his friend group. At times, I wish that the plot were a bit more fast-paced to keep the energy going. Throughout the course of the book, Mac gradually grows into the version of himself that he’s meant to be. It was heartwarming to follow along as he discovered what was important to him and the kind of person he wanted to be. All in all, Hot Boy Summer is centred around friendship, loyalty, and belonging. I gave this book 3/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of Hot Boy Summer by Joe Jiménez. I hope you enjoyed it! What are you reading this weekend? Let me know in the comments below!
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