Hey Candies,
How are y'all doing...take care of yourself and always know that I love you, even though the world is really scary.
My next review is on "Being different" by Mousewriter88
I have to apologize for the late review, this review was meant to be out days ago, but unfortunately it was delayed cause of circumstances beyond my control...
I honestly love this book and it's concept...I'm reviewing it under the following headings.

Plot development:
Woah!!
The plot is absolutely amazing and wow...like it's not a cliche or like anything I've read on Wattpad, or anywhere as a matter of fact. The background story and plot is absolutely unique and I commend your imagination. Even though I read the first 20 chapters, the suspense and progression of the story leaves me hungry for me.
You're definitely going in the right direction with the plot, and I couldn't help but "awnn" and "wow" at some points in the story.
It's really cool that this book covers all areas and supports the LGBT community...it's cool that you switch POVs and it's also cool the way you address certain issues step by step.

When I initially saw that the book had 100+ chapters, I couldn't help but wonder what made it have such number of chapters, and why you prolonged it up to that point. But now, I perfectly understand and commend your efforts.
As a reader, I was absolutely mesmerised while reading. I was sad when Damien lost his grandma, and also seriously angry at the way his supposed parents treated him.
No child or person should be subjected to such maltreatment.
This book actually reminds me of a book I read some time ago on Wattpad...about a girl that suffered serious maltreatment and emotional abuse from her real parents.
No one should be made to go through that, honestly speaking.
The plot is not too fast or slow paced, and I'm really intrigued to read the rest.
I must also commend your plot twist tho, I'm really glad he met his real dad.
I can't help but wonder about his supposed mom too...I'm pretty sure I'll have my fill of her soon enough.

Your choice of words is equally commendable.
...it's a 9/10

Character development:
I love each character. I love Damien, it's really cool that you made him have a unique personality...I would also love to know his subsequent decision on the surgery. I know how it feels to be labeled a weirdo
I think Randy is cool. I also like Darius... he's a really great parent.

I like Hawkes, he somehow reminds me of Alfred, the Batman's Butler. 😂Let's just say I imagined Hawkes like that.

Your characters personalities are really cool and I think it's a really smart idea of making Derek alter his identity.
This book pretty much sums all the things I love in this category.
It's a 9/10

Book cover:
The book cover is wonderful, and it gives off this hot erotic vibes😂
It's pretty cool for a book rated mature, and says a lot about the plot.
it's a 9/10

Grammatical erorrs:
I must say that you're a really brilliant writer, although I noticed some minor errors.
I read the first 20 chapters as promised, and pointed out few errors.
I must say that there were chapters that didn't have a single error!
That's really cool and I must encourage you to keep up the good work.
There were some places where you didn't space the words. It's a typo, and I absolutely know how frustrating that is😂 trust me.

Corrections to errors are in bold and additional explanation given in brackets...if you have any questions, please feel free to bring my attention to it and have your doubts clarified.
Here it goes.

Coming to terms on...being me:

I never really considered myself any different from the other guys, except that I wasn't allowed to talk about it. (Please note the comma)

As a kid, I was made to wear those really big trousers ("those" is used cause it's a past action and distant. Also the fact that he wore those trousers as a kid)

My father would binge drink and on many drunk occasions, call me a "freak" to my face. While my mother would painstakingly try to hid the fact that I was different.
(take note of the position of the comma and the full stop. "Would" after "occasions" is not necessary)

I couldn't care less what the other kids thought of me, just as long as I could enjoy my life as easy as the next guy. (Punctuation)

My eyes pandered down to my hips (there should be a space between "down" and "to")

Coming to terms--A rude Awakening:

It turned out that she had amassed a small fortune, which would see me through college and a portion of my adulthood as well. (Punctuation)

Sometimes grey, sometimes blue:

I scoffed, trying to stem the tears that stung the back of my eyes (not "backs")

We weren't expecting the police to be at the front of my grandmother's home again

Her books, photo albums with pictures of our trips had been torn apart (no need for "our" before "pictures"... The sentence would be more easily comprehended)

Hidden secrets--A kidnapping:

So, I decided to go back and get it, at least after the forensics team has gone (fits better)

I'm beginning to wonder whether all that was some deliberate action, just to get me riled up so I wouldn't show up to school anymore (take note of the words in bold and the punctuation i.e comma...also know that there's no need for "so" after "me")

Hidden secrets--A life unfolds:

I could only assume that those things and the money were for us (this fits better)

It was seriously an error on my part to have made the decision to go back (spacing)

I never really liked hospitals for a reason, they gave me the creeps. (Punctuation)

Hidden secrets--A questionable past:

An interesting revelation was that the doctor discussed with me, why I was never given the option of surgery to correct my condition when I was younger. I honestly didn't know that was even possible. (The words in bold fit better)

Would I truly be ready to face my perpetrators when the day actually comes?

I was still getting over the attack, and my confidence and self-esteem was still very low. (Punctuation and words in bold)

I knew I had to face those creeps who punched the hell out

It was like all those month of agony had been erased, although I knew deep down in my heart that it all happened. (Spacing)

But as soon as I stepped into the cubicle and turned on the spray (spacing)

Blind sided:

Pressing her right thumb onto the little glass panel

No sooner had I turned the corner to flee the scene, than I nearly screamed as a hand shot out and grabbed me. ("No sooner" always collocates with "than")

The mysterious stranger:

At least, I thought...at least they are safe (the pov is in present tense)

I scooted into the back seat and was told to lie low, which wasn't easy for a big kid like me, but I did it. (Punctuation)

Of course sir, with pleasure (punctuation)

He then indicated to me, that the bottle and glass were meant for me. (Take note of the position of the comma)

How the heck did he know what shoe sizes I wore (not "size shoes" cause the noun there is acting as an adjective and it takes the rule that goes with it...no plural form...just like you can't say "teeth fairy" or "fairy teeth")

I must have forgotten these moments because apparently, grandma had taken these photos of us together, where he pushed me the swing and bought me icecream. (position of comma)

I hadn't noticed Hawkes leaving the room as I stood there, looking at the images before me intensely. ("Leaving" fits better than "leave" cause it's in present tense)

Who are you really?:

I only thought of getting the box of pictures and mini camera grandma Cora bought me, cause there were photos of you in them, and I'm glad I got them back. (Punctuation and also take note of the "and")

I sighed, holding unto his hand even tighter.

The silent organisation:

A/N:  Derek realizes that there's more to his father's world, when he discovers some of the people behind the organization that his father is a head of.
(Take note of the punctuation after "world" and there's not meant to be a "the" before "some"...also note the words in bold)

Well, well...so this is the young man I've been hearing so much of.

Hello Damien:

My keen sense of preparation had been honed this past couple of weeks, thanks to my dad (punctuation)

High school daze:

I noticed that the seats had been filled surreptitiously by two females, one blonde and one brunette (not "blond")

The blue eyed blonde stared hard into my face.

He smirked, adjusting his shirt before attempting to walk away.
("Before" serves as a better conjunction than a comma here)

I sat down in a discreet corner of the library and was launched at by a man eating blonde, who goes by the name, Cherisse ("blonde" not "blond"...take note of the position of the commas)

Captain, Oh Captain!:

Some of them just shrugged their shoulders and took the news complacently, while some decided to scope me out and give me a look that said 'Bring it' (punctuation)

But no sooner had I started to walk towards the car, than I was again accosted by those two girls who were looking at me lustfully.
(No sooner collocates with "than")

Just a little tease:

But when it came to other things like his knowledge of me being a bit of a nerdy Jock when it came to science subjects (not "my")

I want you...I've wanted you since I first saw you

An unwelcome surprise:

I don't want to go through nine months of labour for a kid I don't want.

It was like we were a thing already(spacing)

What a difference two weeks make:

Well, you just told my dad that you are my boyfriend but I don't recall you ever bringing it up

A wolf in sheep's clothing:

But then, I began thinking that I didn't really know much about Randy crum. (Punctuation and no need for "I" before "then")

Nothing short of ordinary:

A/N: Daddy Darius is mightily worried for his son

Some like it NOT!:

Before pushing him over towards Mick who was seated on one of the benches putting on his football cleats

General Review:
I totally love this book cause it has everything ranging from suspense to romance, to thrill, to intrigue, to mystery.
I totally recommend it to lovers of books with contents mentioned above.
I also recommend it to LGBT lovers...It's totally amazing.
Remember, this is a homophobe free zone and no hate speech would be tolerated.❗

Overall rating: 9/10

A/N: Hey guys, just want to let you Know I love you and that my next review is going to be on "The 26th of February" by Nithya2023

Stay safe

XOXO,
Candy lover
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