A review by sakisreads
Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell

challenging funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I loved watching Special, so when searching for a queer love story and saw that this one was written by Ryan O’Connell, I knew I had to read it 🥰

I loved O’Connell’s candour. In this ableist world, how do you live as a disabled, queer man? How do you navigate love and sex? 

I really loved that he didn’t simply stay with Gus out of convenience and whatever else. Elliott’s character development was so natural and necessary 👏🏼


Short and sweet, but still packed with lots of great tidbits. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it 🥹

4.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ Content warnings below!
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