This one felt even more strongly like those stories I loved in my own youth. I loved this third installment of the Foster High Series for three reasons:ġ. So now I just have to wait for the next volume. The ending of this book is perhaps a little articulate for Brad's character, and a little positive on his father's (although I'm thinking the private reality may be quite different from the public face for Brad's parents.) It was nonetheless satisfying, and hopeful, without wrapping the situation up in an unrealistic bow. (I understand they will be released that way, and I urge you to get all 3 and read them back-to-back if the complete volume is not yet available.) Although the story could stop here, I'm very glad that there will be more to come, since I am fascinated by how this will play out. If combined with the first two books, these three could be considered a complete story arc, with a HFN ending. Kyle's mother shows more facets to her personality and becomes less of a background figure (and the hint of likely future pain when she fails Kyle again in the future is subtle but powerful.) I felt the emotional depth of the boys' situation of going from invisible nerd and school jock to an out and harassed gay couple was more poignant here, and well done.
Let me just say the author's witty, slightly snarky way with words is on display and not to be missed (and the metaphors in this one are varied and engaging.) There are lots of wonderful quotable lines, which I will again leave you to discover in situ, because I hate spoilers. I really fell in love with both these boys in this book. His thoughts on being popular are so apt, and his oscillations between positive and negative emotions were very appropriate for a teenager. He's more aware of his situation and the people around him, and it looks good on him. Brad is a bit more introspective than before. Kyle comes into his own, with a depth and strength that were hinted at but not as clearly displayed in the first two stories. I really think this series hits its true stride in this book. I received this book from the author as an advance copy.
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