I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Long Run by James Acker! I received an advanced electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Inkyard Press and James Acker for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: James Acker
Published by: Inkyard Press
Released: February 7, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: Two track and field athletes find an unexpected but powerful love in this unapologetically blunt and unforgettably real YA debut.
Sebastian Villeda is over it. Over his rep. Over his bros. Over being "Bash the Flash," fastest sprinter in South Jersey. His dad is gone, his mom is dead, and his stepfather is clueless. Bash has no idea what he wants out of life. Until he meets Sandro.
Sandro Miceli is too nice for his own good. The middle child in an always-growing, always-screaming Italian family, Sandro walks around on a broken foot to not bother his busy parents. All he wants is to get out and never look back.
When fate—in the form of a party that gets busted—brings these two very different boys together, neither of them could’ve predicted finding a love that they’d risk everything for… (Synopsis from Goodreads)
Sebastian Villeda is over it. Over his rep. Over his bros. Over being "Bash the Flash," fastest sprinter in South Jersey. His dad is gone, his mom is dead, and his stepfather is clueless. Bash has no idea what he wants out of life. Until he meets Sandro.
Sandro Miceli is too nice for his own good. The middle child in an always-growing, always-screaming Italian family, Sandro walks around on a broken foot to not bother his busy parents. All he wants is to get out and never look back.
When fate—in the form of a party that gets busted—brings these two very different boys together, neither of them could’ve predicted finding a love that they’d risk everything for… (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: Life has not been easy for Sebastian or Sandro. They've definitely had obstacles and challenges. This book isn't the happiest of tales, but it does have a sweetness to it.
This is a contemporary story that doesn't rush anything. That can either drive you crazy, or you can love it. This book was a bit on the slow side for me, but it had good payoff.
It's very much a book of what you see is what you get. I think there will be a lot of readers that will enjoy this.
James Acker grew up in New Jersey, and he’s based his entire personality off that fact. He received his Bachelor’s in Screenwriting & Playwriting from Drexel University and won the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship for his screenplay Sadboi. When he’s not writing, James lives in Los Angeles with his wonderfully supportive partner and his two recurring stress dreams. This is his debut novel.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Long Run by James Acker. Thank you to Inkyard Press and James Acker for letting me be a part of the tour. If this one sounds good to you, then you should definitely give it a read.
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