Title: The Sky Blues
Author: Robbie Couch
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: April 6, 2021
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Summary
Sky Baker is out to everyone in his small town, but it isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. He’s determined to have a great senior year, so he decides to create an epic promposal for his crush at the senior beach party. And he just has thirty days to do it.
However, Sky’s plans are derailed after an anonymous, homophobic email blast goes out to the entire community. Afterward, Sky is ready to skip town and drop out. But when he receives unexpected support from his classmates, he and his friends go on a hunt to expose the person behind the e-blast. When the promposal deadline nears, will Sky go through with his plans? Or will he let his fear and his small town keep him from being himself?
Review: The Sky Blues
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this to review! It’s being marketed as a combination of What If It’s Us and I Wish You All the Best, which honestly sounds like the perfect combination. And I’m here to confirm that it is!
Let’s start with Sky. What isn’t to like about him? He struggles a lot with his image, being from small town Michigan. He doesn’t want to appear too gay. But he’s surrounded by some of the best friends and people. Seriously. Couch does such a great job with characterization in this entire book. Outside of Sky, there are tons of secondary characters that are well fleshed out and great characters all around. I love them all!
And the emotions! Happiness, sadness, anger; there’s everything in this book. Couch truly takes us on an emotional journey right along with Sky. Honestly, I did not want to put this book down. Sky pulled me from the beginning and I just wanted the best for him. This is one of those books that I think I want to have on my shelf because it just makes you feel good. Plus that cover! It just looks amazing.
I don’t think there’s anything bad to say about this book. Maybe the writing isn’t always up to par, but the emotions and the characters definitely balance that out.
Couch’s debut is definitely one you’ll want to read over and over again.
5 stars
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