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A review by atreegrowsinbooks
Second Chances in New Port Stephen: A Novel by TJ Alexander
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Another hit by TJ Alexander! This was such a cute queer second chance romance. Exactly what my heart needed right now. I loved the queerness of it, the characters. Again with the funny humor that made me actually laugh and smile so wide. Lately, most of Alexanders books are able to make me laugh, they are great at their humor filled books.
As someone living in a red state, the mention of the flags/etc in Florida made me laugh/cry because its relatable in my state as well.
I wish that Nick's queerness was talked about more. Initially it was mentioned that he was demi, and this is probably the first time I've read a book with a character that thinks they are demi (I need to find more books). And while I know that not everyone has/wants labels, but I still wanted more exploration or inner thoughts about it from Nick.
Overall loved the representation of a trans relationship, enby, queer, and allyship. I loved how cute Eli's parents were to retake photos from when Eli was a kid. The miscommunication was a little annoying, and I would have liked a little more in the book of them being together but otherwise I LOVED THIS.
As someone living in a red state, the mention of the flags/etc in Florida made me laugh/cry because its relatable in my state as well.
I wish that Nick's queerness was talked about more. Initially it was mentioned that he was demi, and this is probably the first time I've read a book with a character that thinks they are demi (I need to find more books). And while I know that not everyone has/wants labels, but I still wanted more exploration or inner thoughts about it from Nick.
Overall loved the representation of a trans relationship, enby, queer, and allyship. I loved how cute Eli's parents were to retake photos from when Eli was a kid. The miscommunication was a little annoying, and I would have liked a little more in the book of them being together but otherwise I LOVED THIS.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, and Death of parent