The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson -> Starting on July 13th, 2020

[Alaina]

When Dean Arnault’s mother decided to run for president, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone, least of all her son. But still that doesn’t mean Dean wants to be part of the public spectacle that is the race for the White House—at least not until he meets Dre.

The only problem is that Dre Rosario's on the opposition; he’s the son of the Democratic nominee. But as Dean and Dre’s meet-ups on the campaign trail become less left to chance, their friendship quickly becomes a romantic connection unlike any either of the boys have ever known.

If it wasn’t hard enough falling in love across the aisle, the political scheming of a shady third-party candidate could cause Dean and Dre’s world to explode around them.

It’s a new modern-day, star-crossed romance about what it really means to love your country—and yourself—from the acclaimed author of We Are the Ants and Brave Face, Shaun David Hutchinson.

[Alaina]

starting this now!

[Alaina]

22%: (view spoiler)[hot damn girl - two boyfriends? get ittttt. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

45%: (view spoiler)[bahaha you don't look like a gustoff? died. wish I knew how they spelled the name - dumb audio. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

I got this in my Rainbow Crate and it has a mystery item that goes with the book, so I'm going to physically read this. Looking forward to it!

[Alaina]

lol cool my percentage might be off because it doesn't say what chapter.. just dean and dre.

[Alaina]

71%: (view spoiler)[ohhh shit... (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Okay, I'll figure it out ha

[Alaina]

haha okay lemme know if I'm off or not

[Alaina]

100%: (view spoiler)[cute but predictable ending. still enjoyed it though! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

25% (view spoiler)[ I like that Dean is Ace, I don't read many books with that rep. This is cute so far and I like how it started with them being forced together (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

50% (view spoiler)[ I like Dean more than Dre I think. Dre is out and seems like he's pushing Dean to come out too, but his mom isn't that supportive and Dre needs to scale back. I also think Dre could be a bit nicer to his dad (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

75% (view spoiler)[ I'm sad that Dean is realizing his mom might not accept him. Also McMann is basically Trump and he better not win the election (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

finished (view spoiler)[ I wish we knew who won the election! I thought the kids using the wireless mic and getting McMann's confession seemed far fetched, but at least it ended up working out. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "22%: [spoilers removed]"

LOL yes!

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "45%: [spoilers removed]"

They spelled it Gustav

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "45%: [spoilers removed]"

They spelled it Gustav"

THANKS!