T.A. Webb

I was crying throughout this whole story. It's just tragic. You know what's coming, where the story is going, but in the beginning, with the kids full of hope and recklessness with their lives just starting, for that one little segment of time you have hope too. But then you see how everything goes bad with just one stupid, drug-fueled moment (and the incredible, massive irresponsibility of an older guy who must have known), and from there on my tears flowed because the beauty and wonder of show more first love, true love, is tainted with the sick hopelessness of what's coming, and the story turns dark with a life being cut so very, very short.

But the writing is so moving, so beautiful in its truths and Matthew's maturity in dealing with this life-altering experience. I'm going to wrap this story up in my heart, and always remember its phrases and moments, because in all honesty, it is so profound. Patrick could have been anyone, hell, he could have been me if I lived during the 70's or 80's, especially if I was a young, gay man. I had the same reckless-in-the-moment attitude towards sex when I was in my mid-teens, so if I had lived then I probably would have just gone off with some random guy to the bathroom too.

But the pain, the poignancy in this story is ultimately cathartic, ingraining that these issues are still prevalent today, no matter how much we have it "under control." Yes, there probably will eventually be a vaccine preventing people from even catching HIV or a cure, but that will not be the end of all our worries, and it is definitely still a big deal.

This book is a must read, it is short and piercing and gorgeous, and I absolutely loved it. show less

A beautiful story that tore my heart out in the first half then wrapped it up in ribbon and gave it back to me. I couldn't help but fall in love with Mark. The man was incredible. All of the characters were well crafted and touched me. This was no easy read as it was very emotional right down to the last word. I cried a few times. Strongly recommend if you've got a box of tissues handy.

Oh my God...I did not expect that. Still have tears in my eyes.

WHAT THE FUCK, Webb?! Really wonderful book, but you just had to tear out my heart with that unexpected and uncalled for ending, huh? This is painful.

*takes deep breath*

Okay, a short overall: great and powerful series and highly recommended to everyone. I read the books one after the other. Unexpected twists and turns, and I genuinely loved the characters and their stories. This one will stay with me. A very different story than show more I expected going in, and that is much, much appreciated! show less

I'm actually speechless.... but in a very good way! I just don't know where to begin to describe how this book made me feel.

I was slightly apprehensive in the beginning. Raving reviews sometimes make me wonder if the book is going to live up to its reputation or am I going to be the one that totally disagrees with everyone.

Needless to say, no I don't, and I'm very likely to be one of the raving reviews. This story has it all. It will make you laugh, cry (damn you T.A!), swoon and sigh. I show more couldn't put it down and the only reason I didn't finish it in one sitting was because the battery on my ereader decided to die on me.

T.A. Webb takes us into the MC's world and let us be part of their story. Through 10 years of their lives we join them on their ups and downs, the beginning of their friendship, the heartrending ending of a relationship. The start of their love and the hills and valleys along the way. The additional characters are not just thrown in, they are an integral part of the whole. And to top it all off, it's a complete story. It leaves me feeling fullfilled and satisfied. There is no feeling of something left untold, unfinished.

I really can't recommend this book enough to everybody and it is now a very firm favourite of mine! Thank you T.A. for sharing this beautiful heartwarming book with us all. show less