A review by fanboyriot
Skater Boy by Anthony Nerada

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

5.0

♡ Opposites Attract 
♡ Emo/Punk Music References
♡ Punk x Ballerina (gay edition)

I absolutely loved this book.  The details and development of the characters was done so beautifully.  Wes really figuring out who he is and his character development was just amazing.

This has to be one of the best coming of age books I’ve ever read.  The past trauma, the anxiety, the fear of coming out, and the wellbeing of those closest to him were all seriously written so well.

Wes and Tristan were total opposites, I mean one was a skater boy and the other did ballet after all.  Their dynamic was really lovely, Wes falling instantly for Tristan and totally being an awkward mess when he met him was hilarious.

Wes and his friends gave off“boys will be boys” at first glance, trouble makers, and bad grades to show for it but in the end they really proved that saying wrong.

Also I absolutely loved all the Golden Girls references they were so cute.

A big thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this wonderful audiobook, I’m so grateful.

Spice Level: n/a
POV: First Person
Release Date: 06, February 2024
Rep: Gay (Main Character), Black Gay (Love Interest), Non-Binary (Side Character), LGBTQIA+ Characters, BIPOC (Characters), Anxiety Disorder, Domestic Abuse Survivors (Main Character and His Mom)
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