A review by teereadsbooks
Let There Be Light by A.M. Johnson

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25

This was so easy to enjoy. The story isn't very angsty and the characters are great. Camden being an introvert was so relatable. I felt all that. Royal and Camden's relationship is so sweet and real. I like that there were no games, just honesty. I liked the little community they had with Kai and Indie. I loved seeing Royal's parents show Camden the parental love and support he has never received, but deserves. I appreciated how Camden's family "drama" didn't overtake the story and turn into a rift in their relationship. Camden finally stood up for himself and, if anything, his and Royal's relationship ended up even stronger. There was a little blip with Royal's uncle, but it wasn't as big of a thing and it didn't come from the bigoted place of Camden's parents. I really appreciated the positive mental health rep in this one. We often see characters with schizoaffective disorder as either being villainized or just not portrayed in the best light, but that didn't happen here and I loved that so much. All in all, this was a great read and a pleasant surprise with how much I enjoyed it.