Review: Fan Art by Sarah Tregay

Fan Art

Author: Sarah Tregay
Series: Standalone
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: YA Contemporary
Format: ebook
Release Date: June 17, 2014
Source: egalley received from publisher via Edelweiss
Rating: 4 Stars
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***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way changed my opinion of the book. The review below is my open and honest opinion.*** 

Synopsis from Goodreads:

When the picture tells the story…

Senior year is almost over, and Jamie Peterson has a big problem. Not college—that’s all set. Not prom—he’ll find a date somehow. No, it’s the worst problem of all: he’s fallen for his best friend.

As much as Jamie tries to keep it under wraps, everyone seems to know where his affections lie, and the giggling girls in art class are determined to help Jamie get together with Mason. But Jamie isn’t sure if that’s what he wants—because as much as Jamie would like to come clean to Mason, what if the truth ruins everything? What if there are no more road trips, taco dinners, or movie nights? Does he dare risk a childhood friendship for romance?

This book is about what happens when a picture reveals what we can’t say, when art is truer than life, and how falling in love is easy, except when it’s not. Fan Art explores the joys and pains of friendship, of pressing boundaries, and how facing our worst fears can sometimes lead us to what we want most.

My Review:

Oh my gosh, this book was so good! I loved it! This is a journey. The journey of one young man to accepting himself for who he is and getting over his fear of what other people think of him. I absolutely fell in love with the main character. He was so real. A true teenager battling the discriminations of both his peers and the rest of the world. I really enjoyed watching him journey from standing up for other people to standing up for himself.

The diversity in this book was fantastic. There were a wide variety of characters of different race, sexual orientation, etc. If you’re looking for a diverse book, this is one you should read. But really it was the story itself that captivated me. I was rooting for the main character from the start. I wanted to climb into the book, give him a hug and tell him that it was okay. That he was amazing the way he was. And I wanted to give him a good shake and tell him to open up his freaking eyes and see what was right in front of him.

Read it. It’s a heart-warming story that will make you feel all the feels. The romance was so well done. The plot line was interesting. The characters are ones that you can truly grow to care about. I can’t wait for more from this author! Happy reading all! 

Let's talk! Have you read this book? What did you think? Were you shipping the romance as hard as I was? How did you feel about the main character?