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Book Review of This Charming Man (A Queen City Boys Book)

This Charming Man (A Queen City Boys Book)
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This is the first book I've read by Ajax Bell but I doubt it will be my last.

Taking place in the early 90s, this is about Steven and a man he meets. Instantly taken with the older John (his name), Steven decides that he wants to be a man that John would be happy to have in his life.

His truly poisonous best friend, Adrian, almost derails any type of relationship that Steven and John might have.

I really enjoyed the slow ride this book took me on. Steven does his very best to become the best him, deserving of John. John does not put these expectations on Steven, he puts them on himself.

We see Steven struggle to become the person he wants to be, sometimes falling backwards, but never giving up. Enjoy the ride!