Where You Are by J.H. Trumble
Because this is an author I have actually met, when they told me this was their favorite, I decided to read it next. I can see why she likes this one best.
This book is told from two perspectives, and it is done well. There was never a time when I had to look back at the beginning of a section to be reminded who was telling the story. There were two distinct perspectives, and it gave more depth to the story.
First, we have Robert. He's a senior in high school. His father is dying, and he is not bothered by this. He is bothered by how his father's sisters treat his mother as though she was less than they are, and Robert too. Robert is gay, and his boyfriend, Nic, doesn't seem to be a genuinely caring person for anyone but himself. Robert has, however, found a friend in his calculus teacher, Mr. McNelis.
Next, we have Andrew. He's a calculus teacher, who happens to be gay, with a two-year-old daughter, and a decent relationship with his ex-wife. He has a couple of little shithead students (don't we all?), and a coworker who'd really like to date him. Depending on how you look at it, it's unfortunate that he becomes close to Robert.
I say it could be unfortunate because a relationship with Robert could cost Andrew his career, even though Robert is old enough for their relationship to be consensual. On the other hand, Andrew could have found true love with Robert.
This book pulled my heartstrings, but I loved it.
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