Review:
This book. Was. Adorable.
Thaddeus was adorable.
Teofil was adorable.
The two of them together were adorable.
The family relationships were adorable.
Everything was adorable. That’s all you need to know! Review over!
(Just kidding.)
Honestly though, I was already invested in Thaddeus and Teofil’s relationship before they had even spoken. I can’t even tell you how many times I felt warm and fuzzy and couldn’t help but smile while reading this. It was such a wholesome, sweet romance, and I was so happy for Thaddeus finally finding someone who made him feel so giddy and happy and understood. The author captured that high school crush, butterflies in your stomach, overexcited awkwardness so well.
And as I said, the characters themselves were so lovable. Thaddeus was a lonely teen with a good heart. Teofil was a sweetheart. Even all the other characters, like Nathan (Thaddeus’s dad) were good and kind.
Also, this was such a healthy portrayal of teenage boys! Thaddeus had emotions, and he liked the flowers that Teofil sent him, and he realized he missed being hugged by his dad. Things like that just made the book even better.
And speaking of Thaddeus’s dad, that relationship was really sweet too. They talked things out, they tried to understand each other, they loved and appreciated each other.
Last but not least, a garden gnome love interest! I loved it. I’ve only done a bit of reading on gnome lore/mythology, but I always like seeing authors’ takes on supernatural beings.
There was also a plot, in addition to the romance, but this was a fairly short book, and the plot is one that continues into the next book.
This is definitely enjoyable for all ages (if you enjoy YA), but if you know any actual teens or pre-teens who are looking for something sweet, especially if they’re looking for something with gay characters, I recommend this so hard. This book was a sweet, adorable clean romance with lovable characters that’s bound to make you smile!
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes clean M/M romance, YA, uncommon supernatural creatures (gnomes), and lots of adorableness.
Your love for this just pretty much leaps off the page, so to speak 🙂
It was just that cute!
I don’t think I’ve ever read a story with garden gnomes! How cool?
This was my first! It was fun!
Well, the cover totally doesn’t make it sound like a cutesy romance read, but your review is LOUD AND CLEAR. XD I am in so much need for another adorable LGBT romance with adorable characters AHHH.
You’re right, the cover looks a bit creepy lol, but I think it’s pretty. If you want adorable LGBT, I def rec this!
I love how much you loved this book! And I don’t think I’ve ever seen a garden gnome novel before
You don’t see a lot of garden gnome books out there, that’s for sure!
This sounds absolutely adorable! A gnome/human MM romance is probably something I would only think of in my dreams.
It was! I’m always looking for books with uncommon creatures 😀
This is such an interesting premise! Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much!
It was so cute! Thanks!
Wow nice cover! And a gnome gardener? Yes please. Comment over. Ha ha seriously though- sounds awesome.
I like the cover too! Lol 😛 It really was a lot of fun to read.
This does sound adorable and I like the sound of a gnome gardening in the night. The characters sound really well done and it sounds great how the author wrote their romance. And I like it when characters try and talk things out in a relationship. I don’t think I’ve read many books with gnome’s in them. In fact I can’t really remember any from the top of my head, so that’d definitely unique this book had a gnome. I might have to check it out as it sounds like a great read!
It was so cute! Apparently, in gnome lore, gnomes turn to stone in the sun, so they can only come out at night. These gnomes didn’t turn permanently to stone (though I think they could temporarily if they wanted or something?), but I liked that little nod to the lore with the nighttime gardening. I hope you like this one if you read it!
I love it when a book can make you smile so much while reading. Thaddeus and Teofil’s relationship sounds so sweet too. Glad you enjoyed this book so much 🙂
I love it too! And this was definitely one of those books! Thanks 🙂
Oh wow, the cover of this book is so gorgeous. Lately, I’ve been fangirling over adorable things. Probably because I am studying for exams and adorableness is the only way for me to survive. But yes, this sounds so perfect for me right about now. And I’ve never read a book with gnomes either, so I know I would love to learn more and see that side of things portrayed 🙂
I agree about the cover! And if you want adorable, this is perfect. It was just so darn cute. And I was so excited about the gnomes!
This may only be short read but it sounds really cool and that cover is so pretty! Like, I was totally ready to go with the review of everything being adorable, I would read for that alone but it honestly sounds like such a nice read. After your review I may just have to sneak this on to my to buy list because why not, right?
It was a really nice read! Perfect if you want some warm, fuzzy feels. Though be warned it is a series.
Was it adorable tho? 😉
Also, garden gnomes?! Wtaf?!
I mean, idk, it was maybe just a tad bit adorable 😛