Danny thinks he’s escaped his boring small town life by coming to London. Things are going great. He’s in a stable relationship with his boyfriend Tobbs. He has an apartment with his friend Laura and his job is all right. Then everything changes.
In a dull nurses’ office he discovers that he has an STDI. Tobbs hasn’t been as faithful as he’d thought. This leads to a breakup. Then he loses his apartment because Laura is pregnant, and she and her partner want to start a family. Even his job turns sour. He’s rescued by is non-binary friend Jacob who offers to share his apartment. Where Danny is reserved and quiet, Jacob is the buoyant and outgoing.
Fitting into Jacob’s lifestyle Danny learns about a side of London he’s new to. Forced out of his shell. Danny starts to grow and change. He sees a wonderful, supportive counselor, Nina. Together with her and his new experiences, Danny finds the person hidden under is quiet demeanor.
This is a hilarious coming-of-age story. The dialog and humor carry the story. While it deals with a serious topic how the shame experienced by young people because of who they are shapes their life, it is filled with memorable moments. I believe the light, humorous tone keeps the story from becoming too psychological.
I received this book from Random House for this review.
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