Review: Release
Gaby Meares
Disclaimer: I’m a huge Patrick Ness fan, so approached this will high expectations - most of which were met.
A day in the life of Adam, a teen still coming to terms with being gay, is beautifully rendered. His friends, his enemies, his family - all real people. His pain, his love, his fear - all real emotions.
What didn’t work for me was the supernatural element Ness has running parallel to Adam’s story - I found it a distraction. But this is a small quibble.
There are a number of reasonable explicit sex scenes in this novel, so would not suggest it for younger readers. However, I highly recommend this raw and honest novel for all young adult readers.