Speedbump

Speedbump tells the story of two very different individuals who are both queer. each character has led different lives, and i like that they talk about it when they're ready. I like that both Ezra and Red are supportive of the other.

The beginning of the book was a little iffy for me. There are two points of view, each individual chapter was slow to gain momentum since we're getting to know everyone and their story from Ezra and Red. During the beginning of the book, I don't know if it was the awkwardness of the characters, but the writing felt like the author was trying to find their way to write the novel.

Both Ezra and Red are interesting characters. They prove that time and time again. One thing that I like about this book is that we see in Ezra's mind that they're having quite a run with how they view them-self. 

Speedbump story was never a dull story. Of course there are some really rude characters, but that's life. And Speedbump certainly pertains to the LGBTQIA crowd. In a way, I kind of wish there were more LGBTQIA+ characters, but Speedbump IS about Ezra and Red. So keeping the focus on them was very important, and the point of this story.

Speedbump pleasantly surprised me. There were many moments in this book where I was legitimately worried for the characters in them. One thing that will stick with me though is that no one died a tragic death (since most of these characters are LGBTQIA+).