This book is about this boy during his senior year in high school, it’s about family, friendship , love, sexuality and finding yourself. I flew though this and I would highly recommend it.

It was pretty good. There were a lot of ups and downs involving Jeremy as he battled home life, school life and his future. I loved the relationships he had with friends, romantic interests and family. The writing was a little hard to grab onto, but eventually around the fifth chapter I started to get used to the style.

Things moved rather quickly in plot so it was easy to get lost in the story and enjoy what was happening. However, there were so many different directions and plots going on at once that if was hard to like them all at once. I found that some situations were lacking compared to others, I wish there had been more structure and focus on characters.

The ending was pretty average and didn't blow me away, but I left the story relatively happy and refreshed. It was a good book, and I do recommend it for light readers!

What a perfect read for 2020! The storyline is beautiful, set in the 90s, and the characters have very original voices.
Jeremy is one of my favorite characters of the year!
If you love YA, the 90s, and awkward teenagers, you will adore this book.

Well written and engaging teen coming of age story.

Not everything goes right for Jeremy, the story lead, but then again that's real life. But by the end of the story though, Jeremy has discovered who he is, and he likes it, which is great.

Lovely supporting cast of mum and best friends, not forgetting the wonderful elderly next door neighbour.

A really good read for teens and adults alike.

'The Evolution of Jeremy Warsh' is a YA novel set in the late 1990s, in Jeremy's last year of high school.

What I like about this character is that he is just so ordinary!

He lives with his mum (with whom he has a good relationship), hardly ever hears from his dad, works part-time in a store to help make ends meet and doesn't think he'll ever do anything else, college seems out of the question because they are struggling financially.

He doesn't particularly stand out at school, doesn't fit with the cool kids, isn't athletic, is in fact a little heavy set, quiet and arty, he gets rather pushed around by bullies but has two close friendships and generally seems fairly happy among his peers.

In the few months this story spans, Jeremy Warsh does indeed evolve and grow rather a lot. His relationships (of various kinds) develop and deepen, he learns things about himself and begins to work on being the person he wants to be.

Throughout the story Jeremy is likeable, he is calm and quiet, he is supported and supporting, open, accepted and accepting. He's easy going, fairly laid back, but only to a point - he'll only take being used or manipulated for so long and then stands up for himself.

This book has LGBTQ+ characters, but their sexuality is part of life rather than the main theme of the plot. We see varying attitudes and reactions to 'coming out', just as in life. Jeremy himself isn't keen to be labelling himself or making any big announcements, which I Love.

I also enjoyed Jeremy's love of comics and thought his grief over his grandad's death was well done and realistic. His friendship with Mrs V. downstairs was also very sweet.

In short I really liked the author's 'slice of life' writing. She included a lot, yet all of it fit, felt real and was well done.

What I didn't like, at all, was the whole idea of pulling a massive prank during Prom to end their school days with a bang. This is the idea (obsession) of one of Jeremy's close friends and though it is nothing harmful or malicious, could bring the whole school year together in a group plan and ultimately helps Jeremy back into his art, introducing Penny Kind a sort of illustrated conscience/avatar/alter ego who helps him be more true to himself.......I just thought the idea was weak and didn't really fit.

What a lovely book! I enjoyed the storytelling as well as the characters and their voices.
I found myself drawn to Jeremy! I would recommend this to all YA friends! Thanks for the chance to read and review.

I really liked the premise of this book! Enjoyed it very much! Thank you netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review!

Jess Moore did a brilliant job with this novel. She’s very descriptive and makes everything easy to imagine. I absolutely loved this book and its characters. I liked how easy it was to read and how quickly I got through it. The first couple of chapters are more about Jeremy’s life and introduces the other characters. Then it gets more into the plot and you won’t be able to put it down.

The main character Jeremy seems really cool. I immediately wanted to be his friend. He lives with his mom and dreads hearing from his dad. He draws like his Grandpa used to which plays a big part in the story. He’s basically trying to find himself throughout the book and it was fun to go on that journey with him.

Jeremy’s best friends Kasey and Stuart are pretty cool too. I think I liked Stuart the most between the two. Kasey gets annoying sometimes and she’s kind of pushy. Stuart has been Jeremy’s best friend since they were little and although it doesn’t say so in the book Jeremy’s mom basically treats Stuart kind of like a son. He just walks in their house, eats their food, etc. Their friendship grows throughout the story as Jeremy grows and starts to figure out what he wants for himself.

There is plenty of romance throughout the book as well, but it’s not the main point of the novel. It’s also to shoved in your face like some novel tend to do. The main point of the novel is Jeremy’s evolution of self. He finally grieves his grandfather’s death and starts drawing again, starts becoming more interested in doing things for himself, and finds a relationship that’s all his own. The author blends all the background stuff perfectly to make sure that you know the main point of the story is Jeremy’s evolution. It’s very rare that I give a book a five-star rating and I’m so happy that I was able to do so with this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Nine Star Press, LLC for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Definitely a feel good read. And good to see how the main character progresses and his journey to understanding himself better. Of course you have the typical high school friends - all of which are special, clever, funny - the cool kids. But all in all a good read, and definitely leaves you feeling good.

Thank you NetGalley and NineStar Press for providing me with a copy for review last year.

Jeremy Warsh has been struggling since his grandfather died a couple of years ago, but everything starts to change for him when he begins to take risks and start living again. He starts drawing comics again, his friends begin enacting a plan to prank Homecoming, one of his best friends comes out to him, and he begins to face his own inner turmoils when he kisses a boy at a party.

It's been about a month since I read this and I only just got around to writing the review, but I really enjoyed reading it. I read it whilst I was in the middle of a big reading slump and this was one of the few books that I was able to read. The characters felt very real and were interesting to read about and I loved that there were several LGBT+ characters rather than the token character that many books have. It's a great coming of age book.

The title here is appropriate: The Evolution of Jeremy Warsh is a slice-of-1990s-life story of a young man and and how he deals with the big changes that come with the teen years. Author Moore articulates the savageries and confusion of the teen years with surgical accuracy; at times, it was hard to read or even like these characters as they deal with their lives. For me, the story felt flat and somewhat inert - perhaps too true to life.

Story: Jeremy Warsh is your every-day Ohio teen from the 1990s - working at the local grocery store, helping his single mother make ends meet, dealing with school bullies, and trying to keep up with his capricious best friend Kasey. Jeremy is conflicted though - when he kisses a boy at a party, he starts to understand more about himself and can move on again after the death of his grandfather last year. Things are about to greatly change fro Jeremy in the coming months.

Perhaps for me, I really did not want to remember the high school years of confusion, alcohol, drugs, parties, confusion, and stupid pranks. It's the part I always hated about teens and reading it again just shut me down. At the part where Jeremy's best friend is figuring out the best prank ever against the high school and Jeremy just goes along for the ride for want of something better to do, I kind of started to tune out. Perhaps this lacked the impact of e.g., the stoners of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But it is also one of the most candid and realistic portrayal of teens I've read in a long time. If for no other reason, this should be a classic because it accurately nails the zeitgeist of the 1990s teen.

There are several side stories that resonate. Most notably, Kasey coming out to her very uptight parents and how, unlike with Jeremy's mother, it doesn't go so well. As well, there is best friend Stuart who is hell bent on destroying his last year in high school by spending all his time coming up with stupid prank ideas. In between, Jeremy is bullied and harassed.

It is perhaps in the work setting that this book really feels so grounded. From the slacker coworker who doesn't remember he has a joint in ear to the manager who is fairly ambivalent. It feels like we have all worked jobs like that at some time or other, though this one is so distinctly 1990s in setting. Life is a big shrug for Jeremy and he's quite content to let it take him along for the ride.

I think most readers will love the interactions with Jeremy and his overworked but highly caring mother. An early sentence in the book about Jeremy giving her a hug (that she deserves and doesn't get enough from him) really said a lot about their relationship. It's a contrast to Kasey's more conservative parents and we can see the reason why he is so calm and she is so edgy most of the time.

In all, it is a good read but admittedly one I did not enjoy for the reasons given above. It was a bit too painful to remember high school so accurately. As well, seeing teens drinking to oblivion, doing drugs, partying and casual sex - yes, it happens but it's just not what I am interested in reading about. Others, however, will likely enjoy this book quite a bit because it is one of the few books I've read to so accurately capture the 1990s. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Set in the late 90's, the Evolution of Jeremy Warsh is a coming of age (and out) story. After reading the blurb and seeing the cover I had expected this book to be just another typical YA coming out story, but it surprised me. Jeremy never had a massive freak out about being gay, nor did his friends and his mum, which was refreshing. His two best friends, Kacey and Stu, were always supportive and solid friends. It was nice having a YA coming of age story where there was no angst/communication drama between Jeremy and his friends or his love interest.

The love interest subplot was a minor part of the book, which focused more on the development of Jeremy himself and his relationships with his friends and mum. I loved how supportive Jeremy's mum was, which was a nice contrast to Kacey's story line, which broke my heart. This managed to be both a heavy and yet fun story, and I would do anything for Jeremy.

The Evolution of Jeremy Warsh, published by the SunFire imprint of renowned LGBTQIA+ romance specialists NineStar Press, is yet another slam dunk of a novel. I am a big believer in having diverse characters in books as they should be representative of the different types of people in society, but we often do not get what we desire and believe to be right. This novel combines an inspirational and engaging plot with proficient writing and characters I fell in love with. I could particularly relate to Jeremy given that I am also an introvert. He isn't happy with his life but doesn't know how to change it for the better. When his friend Kasey comes out, this inspires Jeremy to be a go-getter and live his life the way he wants to.

It is clear our main character has been questioning his sexuality for quite some time, but by the conclusion of the novel will he have the courage to face up to the truth? This is a fantastic story that all those finding it difficult to accept their sexuality will appreciate, although there is prior warning for underage marijuana and alcohol use and also bullying behaviour. A young adult, coming-of-age novel which explores themes of identity, friendship, sexuality, mental health and love. Jeremy had plenty of support from his mother and friends - if only every youngster struggling to find themselves had this support. I have a family member who is actually homophobic and refuses to talk to his son because he has a friendship with a gay guy, there is nothing that makes me more inclined to disassociate myself from someone than prejudice and discrimination on their part. These people will always exist but they aren't worth worrying about. Moral of the story - live your life and be your unapologetic self regardless.

Many thanks to NineStar Press for an ARC.

Jeremy Warsh set aside his passion for art and comic books after the passing of his grandpa and expects that his life is tied to the grocery store in town. His finds himself inspired to pick up the pen to make his friend’s grand idea of a zombie themed Homecoming come true.

I found this story to be charming and adorable at times. This is very much a coming-of-age story as Jeremy learns to become comfortable within his own skin. Its his final year of high school and his friend Stuart wants to leave their final year with a bang. He has to deal with handling grief, bullying, coming to terms with his sexuality, and coming out to his mom. None of them are drawn out though or explored to the root problem. I often feel as if Jeremy learns to cope and continues living his life because life really does go on.

The story is very laid back. Jeremy’s evolution is not so dramatic that it would seem out of character. I enjoyed the friendship because they are highly supportive and caring of each other. I just wish I saw more of the banter between the friends because from what I read, I just wanted more. With how the story was told I found the romance to be very sweet even though the romance was short.

A similar book like this would have to be The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertali minus the focus on romance. The Evolution of Jeremy Warsh can be a personal story and I enjoyed seeing how all well-rounded he appeared.

Love this book. Jess Moore did a tremendous job when she wrote this book. This is a perfect YA book. The characters were relatable and they had me laughing out loud. Jeremy is senior in high school who just discovered his sexuality. his relationship was his mother was heartwrenching that I found myself wiping tears from my own eyes. I'm glad he stood up to Kasey his best friend who was using him as her beard and was scared of coming out to her parents. From the writing, you wouldn't believe this is her first book and it was great.

Great job Jess.