Author: Steven Harper
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 2, 2019
Genre(s): Murder / Mystery, YA Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 222
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
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I wasn't familiar with Steven Harper prior to reading "The Importance of Being Kevin" but he is definitely on my radar now. Harper has crafted a young adult novel that should be near the top of your "To Read" list.
16-year-old Kevin auditions for a community play ("The Importance of Being Earnest") to avoid juvie and finds his passion - both for theater and for his gorgeous co-star Peter Finn, who is 19. Acting allows Kevin to pull on the personae of Algernon (Algy) and escape his trailer park life with an ex-con father. Peter is "nice and freakin' amazing" and wonder of all wonders, likes Kevin and thinks he's talented and smart. Harper really gives us a sweet insight into these two boys who are smitten with one another and their conversations and internal dialogue feel true.
