Gavin is helping one of his best friends, Dario, navigate through depression with the help of another friend, Rayland. The three did everything together until high school ruined the bond. Something happened to Gavin that puts his friendship with Dario at risk. When it came down to the choice between their friendship and his own feelings, Gavin chose himself. Was it the best choice? Can the damage … damage he did to Dario be undone? Will he ever get a chance to deal with the pain that led to the decision? Will he tell Dario what hurt him so bad he’d risk their friendship? Or will he bury it so deep he becomes numb to the pain? Gavin doesn’t have the answers, he only knows that this one choice may be his biggest regret in life.
This series is designed to be read in order due to different character vantage points over the same time period.
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The second book in the series is just as good as the first. When we left off with Dario we hear about his forget the first year of freshman year and his disappointment that Gavin did nothing to help him. We find out in
Samuel Alexander does an uncanny job of continuing the time line of I see in Blue from Gavin’s POV. You really need to read Dario to understand the relationship and how the three amigos fit together. Although there are overlaps in the storyline, you will get it first person POV from Gavin. In this story you learn about the dynamic trio’s #2 member. We learn about his relationship with his parents and siblings. What I love about Samuel Alexander’s take on these mini books that introduce you to the the main attraction book is that each character has a unique backstory. They are not just sidekicks or extras in Darios life, they are fully evolving independent entities.
Samuel Alexander continues to give us rich characters with dynamic dialogue. The layers of complexity in this friendship and the continuing support of Dario is absolutely captivating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Not to be read without first reading the first part of the series, because, although this part is from Gavin’s viewpoint, it’s still about Dario’s life circumstances and the world they both confront. A young teen, and one of Dario’s only two friends, Gavin’s world is very different, almost opposite Dario’s world, and his struggle to grow is a quick yet complete sketch, offered in positive contrast to what is only suggested, here, about the negativity in Dario’s life.
Intriguing, a bit worrying, lead-in to the next part.
Gavin by Samuel Alexander was an easy and fast-paced read. It is the second installment of the I See Things in Blue series but can be read as a standalone. This is a short but entertaining read that offers an insight into the world that the new generation experiences. Overall a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The second book in the series is just as good as the first. When we left off with Dario we hear about his forget the first year of freshman year and his disappointment that Gavin did nothing to help him. We find out in
Samuel Alexander does an uncanny job of continuing the time line of I see in Blue from Gavin’s POV. You really need to read Dario to understand the relationship and how the three amigos fit together. Although there are overlaps in the storyline, you will get it first person POV from Gavin. In this story you learn about the dynamic trio’s #2 member. We learn about his relationship with his parents and siblings. What I love about Samuel Alexander’s take on these mini books that introduce you to the the main attraction book is that each character has a unique backstory. They are not just sidekicks or extras in Darios life, they are fully evolving independent entities.
Samuel Alexander continues to give us rich characters with dynamic dialogue. The layers of complexity in this friendship and the continuing support of Dario is absolutely captivating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Life is only not tough, when we’re toddlers. Gavin, was a good kid. He lived a relatively ordinary boring life. As he grew older and became more confused about life and it’s choices, he took his confusion out on his friend, Dario. When he felt overwhelmed, he made a choice concerning Dario that has devestating circumstances. Dario’s conflict resolution skills are as comples as Gavin’s and he suffers from depression. Can Gavin help Dario with his depression? Does Dario get professional help? Does Gavin seek help? Do the boys successfully make it out of the bad times? Interesting story. Nicely handled.Good story. Life’s journey is never easy. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.