A Jeri Pre-Release Review: Controlled Burn by Erin McLellan

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

I generally really like books set in colleges. So many different people, away from home, new friendships, etc. And while I did like this book, I definitely didn’t love it.

Joel is the typical closed off main character. He erected giant walls around himself after his boyfriend died while reading a text from him.

Paulie is the complete opposite of him. He is out and proud, even though it ended up getting him disowned by his super religious family.

I enjoyed the slow build of the relationship between Paulie and Joel. They had good chemistry, but if I was Paulie there was no way I would put up with Joel.

If anything this book was a perfect example of how you choose to live your life. Something tragic happened to Joel and he turned inward and let that tragedy define his life. Paulie also had something tragic happen- but he chose to see the good in the world.

There was some angst- again, Paulie has the patience of a saint- and a decent love story, but it kind of left me wanting a bit.

Cover by: Natasha Snow. Gorgeous cover.

Sales Links: Riptide Publishing | Amazon to come

Book Details:

ebook, 309 pages
Expected publication: August 14th 2017 by Riptide Publishing
Original TitleControlled Burn
ISBN139781626495760
Edition LanguageEnglish

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