You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince
Ratings9
Average rating3.7
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Ratings9
Average rating3.7
An "effervescent" (Rachel Lynn Solomon) Christmas LGBTQIA+ New Adult RomCom, perfect for fans of Schitt's Creek and Red White & Royal Blue. Bring a little joy to the world? Not today, Santa. Matthew Prince is young, rich, and thoroughly spoiled. So what if his parents barely remember he exists and the press is totally obsessed with him? He's on top of the world. But one major PR misstep later, and Matthew is cut off and shipped away to spend the holidays in his grandparents' charming small town hellscape. Population: who cares? It's bad enough he's stuck in some festive winter wonderland—it's even worse that he has to share space with Hector Martinez, an obnoxiously attractive local who's unimpressed with anything and everything Matthew does. Just when it looks like the holiday season is bringing nothing but heated squabbles, the charity gala loses its coordinator and Matthew steps in as a saintly act to get home early on good behavior...with Hector as his maddening plus-one. But even a Grinch can't resist the unexpected joy of found family, and in the end, the forced proximity and infectious holiday cheer might be enough to make a lonely Prince's heart grow three sizes this year. People Are Raving About Timothy Janovsky: "This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy."—Anita Kelly "A cinematic daydream guaranteed to steal your heart."—Julian Winters "Wonderfully upbeat and sweet."—Suzanne Park "Full of hope and heart."—Alexandria Bellefleur "[A] fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity."—Alison Cochrun
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A cute Christmas romcom. Definitely agree with their choice of best Christmas Carol movie, 100%.
Now that I am just starting my awakening into literary romances between boys lately, I surprised myself when it occurred to me that I'd never thought to look for a story set at Christmas time, as much as I love it. So I did a more or less exhaustive search and came across this book that sounded like just what I was looking for. And just as I was starting to run into some clichés and thinking that the book, while satisfying, wasn't going to offer me any more, I found myself surprised again. As for the way it is written, it is a pleasure to read, the dialogues flow, the characters almost draw themselves and the text has some parts worth memorizing and integrating into one's own experience.
It also doesn't feel like events are rushed towards the end, and it doesn't make you wait until the last ten pages to see the romance culminate (thank you). It offers you sweetness, warmth -lots of warmth- and a little, but important, room for reflection.
No doubt Timothy Janovsky has a new fan among his followers.
