This was a tough one emotionally but I really enjoyed it. Both MCs had full journeys to go through. There is a lot of heartache and baggage involved for both. But, it’s also very realistic. The author even shows the other side or reasoning the “villains” might have for the way they do things. That’s important especially with stories like this one. It’s important to remember everyone is human. We all make mistakes especially as confused scared kids. It in no way justifies a person’s bad actions and the author doesn’t even attempt to suggest it does. But sometimes pain can be easier to walk through if you understand it’s not really about you. You might be the target but it isn’t your fault.

I also really enjoyed the throwback to a time before google and cell phones. At first I was thrown bc I didn’t realise the timing of the story (I didn’t read the full blurb stating 1986) but I caught on quickly. Ahh, the good old days when an encyclopaedia was our main source for research information. And oh my goodness, they use a map, an honest to gosh map! And PAYPHONES!! I mean like most places don’t even have pay-phones anymore. But that frustration of actually having to time calls to when people were home and so that the ring wouldn’t bother others. I loved it. I might have gotten a serious kick out of the “call anytime... as long as it’s before 10” part.


Lastly AIDS. I valued this part of the story. Nearly any book that has any sexual contact and involves the lgbt community has at least a passing mention of hiv/aids and safety. BECAUSE IT MATTERS! actually it annoys me that straight books usually seem to pretend stds don’t exist but that’s a different issue. Anyway. This story not only takes note of the need to be careful, but it glimpses how scary it was at that time when so little was known, the stigma was HUGE, and the fear suffocating. The subject was very very well handled and honestly represented.

Lastly, the parental responses. I liked how each parent reacted in their own way and in ways that were honest to their personalities. It was well executed.

... side note. I also appreciated how they handled the affects of grief too.

Like I said, I liked this one a lot. ( )

4.5 stars. ( )

FGMAMTC Blog Review  Giveaway

FGMAMTC Blog #TopReads2015 Author Interview  Excerpt from Trailer Trash
This story really gave me the feels. It’s mostly about two high school seniors trying to figure out their places in the world and struggling with the blows life has dealt them. It's set in the 80's.

Nate has previously had a pretty carefree existence. He's always had the bliss of not knowing life's hardships until now. He has to do some growing up along the way, and he proves to be a good person during tougher times.

Cody seems to always wind up with the bad end of every deal. Life has not been kind to him. He's constantly fighting just to stay afloat and out of sight. In a place where most are poor, he's the lowest on the class scale. He's also gay in a time and place where it is not accepted.

At least the boys have something that some kids don't, a parent that cares. Nate's dad and Cody's mom are willing to take on roles that they don't deserve in an effort to try to shield their child.

I've seen places like the one described in this book, small dying towns filled with desperate people who are stuck in continuous cycles. My heart endured the pain and suffering with the characters, and it soared with the possibility in front of these two young lovers. I recommend Trailer Trash to someone wanting an emotional, sweet coming of age romance.


***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***

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FGMAMTC Blog Review  Giveaway

FGMAMTC Blog #TopReads2015 Author Interview  Excerpt from Trailer Trash
This story really gave me the feels. It’s mostly about two high school seniors trying to figure out their places in the world and struggling with the blows life has dealt them. It's set in the 80's.

Nate has previously had a pretty carefree existence. He's always had the bliss of not knowing life's hardships until now. He has to do some growing up along the way, and he proves to be a good person during tougher times.

Cody seems to always wind up with the bad end of every deal. Life has not been kind to him. He's constantly fighting just to stay afloat and out of sight. In a place where most are poor, he's the lowest on the class scale. He's also gay in a time and place where it is not accepted.

At least the boys have something that some kids don't, a parent that cares. Nate's dad and Cody's mom are willing to take on roles that they don't deserve in an effort to try to shield their child.

I've seen places like the one described in this book, small dying towns filled with desperate people who are stuck in continuous cycles. My heart endured the pain and suffering with the characters, and it soared with the possibility in front of these two young lovers. I recommend Trailer Trash to someone wanting an emotional, sweet coming of age romance.


***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***

Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents

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