Young Writers Society

Synopsis:"There isn't really a gay scene or a straight scene in our town. They all just got mixed up a while back, which I think is for the best... And whether your heart is strictly ballroom or bluegrass punk, the dance floors are open to whatever you have to offer. This is my town."

Meet Paul - Gay his whole life, and finding love as wonderful, confusing and heartbreaking as every other teenager in his high school.

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My thoughts;

Well, I've only just read this book today actually - after going out and buying it just this fine afternoon - and I must say that it was definately not a waste of £5.99 and two and a half hours of my time. The characters are pretty simple, but yet complex at the same time; each with a few different problems and a lot of different feelings.

The town that the main character - Paul - lives in is pretty homosexual friendly and it revolves around not just those issues but of conflicting thoughts in friendships and also relationships; straight or otherwise.

It made me laugh, sometimes feel a little sad and round every corner, I felt connected to the character and wished that he could have his way.

It revolves around aboy named Paul who is gay, and is not afraid to tell anyone about it. He has good friends and soon meets a boy in a bookshop rally, who catches his eye. Noah is the new kid; simple enough, and Paul has only just noticed him. Things spark off with a few little problems on the way involving the ex, some friends and a drag queen.

Also, it halfway outlines the issues with religion and homosexuality. Giving views, rules and sometimes heart gripping information, David Levithan has definately succeeded.

:):):) Four outta five.