I really enjoyed the story of the boys from Saturday. I think as fans we become so involved in our own narrative of what performers are like, that we forget that they are real people with real lives on the other side of the camera or microphone. And I think that sometimes production companies forget that there’s more to performers than a paycheck.

While the story focuses on Reuben and Zach, we get to know Jon and Angel, the other members of the band as well. What started out as a group of friends performing at a camp show when they were 15, has taken over their entire lives. And the powers that be, in creating an image of the band that would be the most lucrative, has forced all of them to be someone they aren’t.

My heart broke for these boys throughout the book, especially Reuben and Angel, who seem to have to hide the most, and know it. Zach frustrated me at times. He just wanted to make everyone happy and seemed to naively believe that Chorus truly had their best interests at heart. Jon followed the rules, but I think knowing his dad was behind everything, he knew fighting was useless. Until they do.

I loved watching the relationship between Reuben and Zach evolve throughout the book. And how much Jon and Angel accepted it and supported them. Ultimately, Zach really comes into his own. And the fact that they were already best friends before they fell in love just deepens their bonds, in my opinion.

Normally, I’m not a fan of an open ending in a stand alone, I like the stories tied up all nice and neat. But I actually do like the ending here. It gives an opening for more, but also lets the reader create their own happy ending for the 4 members of Saturday.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.