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When Everything Is Blue

By: Laura Lascarso
Narrated by: Michael Mola
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Sometimes the people we need most aren’t bonded by blood but by something deeper.

When they were kids, golden boy Chris Mitcham rescued dweeby Theo Wooten from the neighborhood bullies and taught him how to “be cool.” Now, years later, Theo’s developed romantic feelings for his best friend that “arise” at the most inopportune times. Theo hates lying to Chris, but in coming out, he might lose the one person who understands him best, a risk he’s not willing to take.

When a relationship with another young man goes south, Theo is forced to confront his own sexuality along with his growing attraction to Chris and the stunted, tenuous relationship Theo has with his father. Will Chris abandon Theo when he learns the truth, or will he stand by him in this tumultuous season of self-discovery?

In this quirky coming-of-age romance, Theo’s path to manhood is fraught with several awkward firsts, a few haters, but also the tender comfort of an unexpected lover.

©2018 Laura Lascarso (P)2018 Dreamspinner Press Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good

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This was a sweet and steamy YA opposites attract romance


The world building was descriptive and original

The characters were authentic, and relatable.


I loved the author's writing style.
The narration was enjoyable and engaging as well.


Definitely recommend

Cute romance!

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Chris and Theo, neighbors and best friends. Totally different personalities. Theo started noticing Chris in a romantic way. They are young guys in high school and afraid of what others might think. Theo was outed in one of the most humiliating way but he is a strong boy. Now Chris, stands by his friend and that was awesome. So while Theo discovers a different world being out, Chris has a surprise for him. Its a sweet story.

A teen romance…

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This story started a little slow for me, and I thought I might not like it, but it developed slowly and realistically until I was hooked, eagerly following Theo's journey toward adulthood. The reader/listener experiences the highs and lows, joys and disappointments, trials and challenges of being a teenager...with the added pressure of being gay. There are some humorous scenes, but also some very serious societal issues like homophobia, mental health, homelessness, and parental abandonment. Theo learns about friendship, love, betrayal, and that actions have consequences that could last into the future. And he's not the only one. I actually felt a bit sorry for Dave. He had issues, too, and he made bad decisions, and it cost him a friendship. I really enjoyed seeing Theo's growth and development in the way he treated his uncle and the way he dealt with his dad. Their final encounter was like a punch to the gut, but I'm glad Theo stood up for himself, especially with the continual threats of being cut off from the trust fund. And I am glad Chris was there to support him. The slow burn romance was sweet, but was only part of the story.

The narrator was new to me, but he did a great job, giving different voices to each character and adding energy and flavor to the setting.

I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Sweet, poignant, sometimes sad coming of age story

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This is my second book by the author and she has done a wonderful job with her coming of age story. I like Laura Lascarso's easy-going writing style, which fits well with the young people in this book. The story is told in the first person exclusively from Theo's point of view, which allows you to get to know him very well.
Theo and Chris are wonderful characters who struggle with everyday things like school and skating and have been best friends for years. But how do you handle it when you suddenly realize you have more feelings for your best friend?

The themes are super fitting for coming of age and were told in a realistic and believable way. It's about first love, about betrayal and disappointment and how to deal with it, and about complicated family relationships that don't get any easier when you find out you're gay.
None of the protagonists are perfect and that's a good thing. I felt well entertained, but sometimes in between it was a little slow going.
Chris and Theo were totally cute together and it was nice to listen to their relationship develop.

I didn't know Michael Mola before, but he did a really good job narrating "When everything is blue". I liked his pace of narration, it was well chosen and his choice of the different voices of the protagonists was absulutely well done. It fit perfectly with the respective personalities and I always knew who was speaking. Michael Mola portrayed the emotion believably and it was a pleasure to listen to him.
I requested a free copy of the audiobook and this is my honest opinion that I am volunteering

Sweet coming of age story

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When Everything is Blue is a beautiful and poignant story about a teenagers journey through one of the more complex and pivotal moments in his life. I adored this story — it was well written and strongly crafted. Theo, the main character, was a vivid personality who’s growth throughout the book felt real and raw. Chris, his best friend, was magnetic, and the relationship the two of them had with each other was rich and fulfilling. Throughout this story there was angst, humor, love, a bit of drama and a lot of skateboarding.

Michael Mola narrated the audiobook, and he did a fantastic job. His performance was top notch and perfect. I loved how he brought all the characters to life and I was impressed by his range and skill.

A Personal Journey

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