Book Review: Thirty Things by Cate Ashwood

All their lives, Finn and Nate have been inseparable, sharing everything, and when a childhood accident left Finn broken, Nate stood by his side as all his other friends left. After all their years together, there’s one secret Finn still hasn’t revealed: he has been in love with Nate since they were eight years old. Hiding his feelings for twenty-one years—terrified of what might happen if Nate ever found out—has been difficult, but losing his best friend would be worse than living with a bad case of unrequited love. Unfortunately for Finn, Nate doesn't make it easy.

Nate believes there are some things that just have to be done before your thirtieth birthday. As a gift to Finn, he plans an adventure to check off a list of thirty things to experience before hitting that milestone. Starting in Crawfordsville, Indiana, they tour the country, trying new things and meeting interesting new people. Nate’s having the time of his life, but he can tell Finn is holding something back. As the days count down, navigating the back roads suddenly seems easier than figuring out where their relationship is heading.

One thing’s for certain. There will be no turning back.

This is a really sweet, uncomplicated friend-to-lovers story! There really isn't a lot to critique. The writing is good and the characters are very likeable. I have to commend Cate Ashwood for coming up with the various activities for Finn and Nate. All of them sounded quite fun and I wouldn't mind trying some of them out! If you're in the mood for a relatively angst-free love story between two adorable men, this is the story for you!

Buy Link
Dreamspinner Press | Amazon

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