Status Updates From The Preacher's Son

i can already tell this is going to be one of those books where i enjoy the writing but don’t really like the story. i’m deeply invested in nathan’s journey already, but i just don’t see how this couple is meant to be rootable based on what jason did in the prologue.

The actions and words of this work make it tough for me to read very much at a time. I’m not liking either one of them right now. Nathan because he towed the line his father set and Jason because he doesn’t know how to be human and kind.

When I started the book I realized that it was more controversial than my quick read of the blurb. I read a few reviews, positive and quite a few negative ones. I considered a DNF. Once I got thru the prolog (the video recording of them having sex) I realized I wanted to read it. The dialog of both guys is mostly in their heads. True to life. It is better than I feared with valid points on many sides.

Ive learned that once Jason outed Nathan, Jason was the one that was hung out to dry. The outrage was against him and not the camp or the preacher. Jason still has feelings for Nathan. Hard to understand that because of the outing and that so far it doesn’t appear that they had any relationship before that disastrous evening. Jason’s mother is showing signs that her relationship with her husband the preacher is off.

Ive learned that once Jason outed Nathan, Jason was the one that was hung out to dry. The outrage was against him and not the camp or the preacher. Jason still has feelings for Nathan. Hard to understand that because of the outing and that so far it doesn’t appear that they had any relationship before that disastrous evening. Jason’s mother is showing signs that her relationship with her husband the preacher is off.

Just started the book and already have a horrible feeling of dread. The premis of the blurb sounded OK, but the actuality of reading it makes me queasy. Not enough to quit, but I’m unsure about the motives of Jason.

I already don't like Jason...slimy git!!

Oh no, this is going to be painful! The beginning is really disturbing!

This could take a turn. I've certainly been wrong before. But so far, at 10%, I am freaking LOVING this.