DNF @ 50%

I try really hard not to DNF ARCs that I receive, but I just can't continue on with this book, and perhaps that's criticism enough.

I really liked the premise behind this novel, and it definitely had sky high potential. Unfortunately, the writing style ultimately ruined it for me. It's very "first I did this, and then I did this, and then this and this and this." Lots of showing, not a lot of telling. The romance felt a bit forced to me, like two underdeveloped characters decided to be together and it left me thinking: ...why?

Perhaps this book would suit a younger audience (like 14 year olds) better than it suited me, an 18 year old. The characters felt very shallow to me, the high school environment often fell into stereotypes relied on by B rate movies, and the writing style was just very amateur,

This is all I want in a superpower, MM romance, YA book!

I really enjoyed this book! It's so unique and it was so exciting to read to see what happens next, I read it in one day! I couldn't put it down. The fantastic sort of elements were really interesting and the general overall story was really enjoyable and the romance was so well written and developed through the story. You can feel the building chemistry between the characters while reading and it was just soo sweet to experience!

Plus, the powers they had just elevated everything and made this book that much better! Highly recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion for the earc in return for an honest review.

Oh I really liked this one!! The pacing is a bit off but nothing I couldn't work with. I enjoyed the romance and LGBTQ+ representation! Is this the best sci fi book I've ever read, well probably not, but I enjoyed it reading it! This is a YA novel where the main character receives special magical powers after an accident kills his parents and then you have the whole romance will they won't they, the main character hiding his powers and feeling lonely and a whole lot of fun stuff. If you like The Extraordinaries (TJ Klune), you'll probably enjoy this book.

This book was absolutely adorable! I think it was such a sweet and wholesome book and touched on love in many different ways. Not only was it about romantic relationships , but also family, and friendships.

It’s got great representation, and seriously such a cute lgbtq read. I found the characters super loveable and easy to connect with. I also just found the whole book to be super warm and comforting.

If you’re a fan of TJ Klune’s books you will love this one! Also not to mention the cover is gorgeous!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an e-arc of this book!

The premise of the book was interesting but the execution was lacking. It started strong and grabbed my attention right away. I was immediately invested in the characters, rooting for them and intrigued by their unique circumstances. The main characters' best friends were a little over the top and annoying in places, but overall realistic enough teens that I think their personalities worked welled enough with the story. The main romance also just sort of happened. I would have loved for there to have been a little more lead up to the main relationship. It seemed a little rushed, especially considering the initial reservations between the characters. The plot was intriguing but the story moved slowly. The pacing was also all over the place. The story would really drag in between action scenes and then, just as things would start to get interesting again, it would start to drag again. I honestly really struggled to get through the book because it kept losing my attention. I can typically read a book like this in one sitting but this book took me over a week.

Overall it was an enjoyable read but it's not one I'd likely seek out again.

Neat book! I thought it was well written, altho the dialogue and pop culture references threw me off sometimes. Romance was cuuuute though

Love the cover.

The inside, thought, sigh.

The problem with this story is that it is very very slow paced through about half of the book. Mostly it has Dylan pining for Jordon. And not communicating some important information to his two best friends about what is going on with Jordon.

And I am amazed that Dylan's parents let him get away with half the stuff he did.

The basic plot, of a character getting "super powers' from an accident that killed his parents is fairly tame. As well as being chased by a evil corporation that want to do something with Jordan.

And through it all, Dylan pines, and gets to steal kisses, and pines some more.

The ending, to me was rushed, and was unsatisfying.

Not worth slogging through the slow pace of half the book.

So, while I want to support LGBTQ YA romances, I would pass on this one.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. </em>

First I want to say that this is one of my most anticipated reads and I was stoked to get to read it early. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley! Squealed so loud when I got the approval email.

Okay so, I’ll keep this spoiler free. I was blown away by this book. Is it the best I’ve read? No. But it exceeded my expectations and here’s why: the supporting characters. Kirsten and Perry are the best friends everyone needs in their lives. I LOVED the storyline and the characters.

Minor complaint, the climax fell a little flat because it seemed to be resolved pretty quickly. And I saw the twist coming. I didn’t mind too much though as it didn’t take away from the rest of the story for me.

Ahhhh, young love and evil scientists.

This was a fun YA story about a kid who got powers after an accident that killed his parents, then fleeing to stay one step ahead of the evil corporation that was dead set on kidnapping and experimenting on him.

The main character was Dylan, an out HS junior without a lot of friends, who desperately wanted a boyfriend, then a mysterious cute guy, Jordan, showed up at Dylan's work and accidentally made his Dairy Queen Blizzard ice cream explode.

I really enjoyed seeing the two adorable boys got to know one another and felt really sad for how lonely and isolated that Jordan felt while trying to hide his abilities from everyone around him. When he was finally able to start opening up to Dylan, it made my heart soar, just an itty bit.

For fans of TJ Klune's "The Extraordinaries" YA series, this story did remind me a lot of those stories; however, this was just a couple of regular high school guys trying to stay safe and hidden from the asshole scientists, without any attempts to be "superheroes" and fighting random villains.

There were also a lot of pages devoted to Dylan's two cheerleading BFF's, and a bitchy, mean girl, but not enough for me to find them distracting and/or overly-annoying, which I fully expected to happen.

The story had plenty of action and intrigue, with some betrayal sprinkled in for good measure, but while the story did have a decent level of feels, they weren't quite what I'd call bone-deep.

There was a short separation toward the end, but that was blessedly not drawn out for too long.

My very favorite scene was the "flying through the trees, a la Tarzan and Jane", which made me laugh pretty hard. My twisted sense of humor just found that really funny.

If I had to list one major niggle, I'd have to say that I found it pretty annoying that the reader never found out any specific details behind how Jordan *got* the powers in the first place or *how* he passed the powers on to Dylan.

Like, no details AT ALL. Nothing. Not even vague theories or conjecture. And why did the same thing not happen to other people in their lives, too??? Color me confused. 😕

Overall, I'd rate the book at around 4.25 stars for the pure enjoyment of it and recommend it without hesitation to fans of the TJ Klune 's"The Extraordinaries" books.

I like to judge a book by its cover, and a feel-good cover needs a feel-good book. The Temperature of Me and You definitely has that feel-good factor, in the cover, the title, AND the writing. It has a sixteen-year-old protagonist who’s never had a boyfriend, witty banter, great supporting characters, and an original premise. Recommended for fans of T.J. Klune’s The Extraordinaries and Simon James Green.

I love stories based on strong friendships. I adore stories about first loves. I smile when a teen is overly dramatic. And I devour cute and funny moments, especially after reading some heavier-themed stories. The Temperature of Me and You has it all, and I didn’t even know that I needed a book like this right now, until I started reading it! So, I grinned when Dylan, Perry, and Kirsten were de-stressing with paint-by-number kits. I said ‘ouch’ when Dylan touched Jordan for the first time. I laughed out loud about Perry’s Love Connection. I chuckled when Dylan made references to Pokémon. I got butterflies in my belly when Dylan and Jordan suddenly kissed. And I wanted to know so much more about that literally hot boy!

At first, I thought the story would be too predictable, the writing too simple, the romance too insta. But then the action started, and I enjoyed myself tremendously, and I kept grinning and reading and even had a lump in my throat once or twice. I have to admit, the story could be a bit shorter, but who cares when it cheers you up? And that cover again … I can imagine teens hanging a poster of it above their bed so they can swoon over it. Having friends over, gaping at it together, gushing about how gorgeous it is. Doing … mmm, well …, I’m just saying this cover would be great merchandise … And it’s definitely a cover that will stand out in a bookstore!

Sixteen year-old Dylan dreams of the day he has a boyfriend, but for now he is so single it hurts. His normal life revolves around school, his two best friends, and The Dairy Queen. When a handsome boy shyly asks for ice cream after closing, Dylan is so awestruck with the stranger who wants it on a freezing cold day. He can't say no. He doesn't expect the dessert to splash everywhere and he definitely doesn't expect to run after the scared boy. When they accidentally touch, Dylan feels warm everywhere. Literally.

Convincing himself that he was just tired or confused, Dylan is curious to learn more about the enigmatic smoke show. He learns that his name is Jordan and that he is new to town. Jordan and Dylan quickly become friends when Dylan discovers his secret. He is abnormally warm and tends to ignite things with the sheer strength of his body. Dylan begins feeling ill after spending time with him and his symptoms mirror Jordan's. Now he can only trust Jordan, which means he must distance himself from the people he cares about. His life suddenly changes to fearing for his safety, running away from danger, and exploring first loves.

Thank you to NetGalley and Disney Hyperion for allowing me to read The Temperature of Me and You in exchange for my honest review! 3.5 stars! 🌟 The synopsis recommends this book for ages 12+, but I think this book is perfect for any readers 14 and up! I loved the inclusivity and the originality of the plot! Dylan and Jordan were so refreshing to read about! Queer science fiction, teen angst, and a hint of suspense? Count me in! Also can we talk about the cover? So stunning.

tropes: friends to lovers, science fiction, young adult

3.5 stars to this YA Sci-Fi narrated by 16-year-old Dylan who is looking forward to his first romance when we meet him. Things heat up when he meets the mysterious Jordan. The LGBTQIAP+ cast is appreciated, and it was fun following Dylan and Jordan.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved the premise of it. But I had several questions along the way that was never answered. I almost didn’t finish it but needed to know what happened in the end. I liked the characters though and would have loved more interaction/relationship between the two guys. The ending was okay.

I received this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am smitten with queer super hero love stories. Dylan and Jackson or Dyson as I like to ship them, were the best couple. I really enjoyed their story. I would have loved to had more character development between the two. The plot was fast paced. It kept my interest. There are so many questions I'm left with at the end of the book. A lot of why's and how's. The secondary characters were awesome too. I especially found myself liking Savanna in the third act. I totally didn't can't the subtle foreshadowing but loved that twist. I definitely want to see another book with these characters. There are so many possibilities.

really not what I was expecting, and not in a good way, struggled too much to keep reading
not sure if it was just me but the story seemed all over the place

I received an e-ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

DNF @ 65%. The Temperature of Me and You deals with the superhero origin story in an interesting and, thankfully, queer way. I appreciate the author for showing us queer super-humans in a positive light and for keeping the prose aimed towards a younger YA audience. It’s a shame then, that this book has many issues. First, the book is much too long. And second, the pacing is way off. By the 50% mark almost nothing has happened, no new knowledge of the world, or really the people in said world, are gained. Because the book is so slow and meanders along starring scenes with flat characters, it feels like a slog to get through. Following the main character is a chore because he’s highly unlikable. His connection with the live interest is boring beyond belief simply because we don’t actually get to know much about him. Even at 65% in, the love interest is a mystery aside from the shoehorned in hobbies that he shares with the main character. At the end of it: the characters are uninspired, the world is bland, the villains are uninteresting, the stakes seem artificial, the bonds between characters feels forced, the prose is lackluster, the magic is system is poorly explained, people of color seem to be nonexistent in this world, and to top it off, it almost put me in a reading slump.

I’m hoping that others, especially queers teens, will find connect with this book in way I was unable to. They truly deserve stories where they’re the heroes… I just wish The Temperature of Me and You was a good one.

By the way, the cover is stunning!

First of all I want to say thank you to Netgalley and Disney Publishing for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Let me just start off by saying I didn’t even finish this. I read like half and just couldn’t. I’m still gonna mark it as read tho bc I had to suffer. I was really excited for this book and I was so disappointed with it. The plot was boring and Dylan and Jordan’s relationship was going like way too fast. I loved the beginning but it kept getting worse, especially like Jordan omfg he’s so corny. His secret was anticlimactic and honestly after being halfway thru I didn’t know shit about him. I couldn’t force myself to finish this, it was so bad. 2/5 stars.

As a kid who grew up watching shows like Alex Mack, Dexter’s Lab, and Power Puff Girls, this book gave me the best nostalgic vibes of the classic mysterious compound giving a protagonist special abilities.

An infectious sci-fi about high school loner, Dylan, after he meets Jordan, a boy who’s hot, figuratively AND literally. Like, the human torch level of hot 🔥. After the two hang out, Dylan starts to realize he’s taken on some of the super human powers Jordan got from a freak accident that killed his parents. Dylan must now start to weigh the trials and tribulations of his newly found powers that leave him spontaneously floating and erupting in flames while also trying to find love, be a good friend, and avoid getting grounded.

I found myself reading this whenever I had a spare 10 mins just to see what happened next. It’s so consuming, well built characters, and really strong dialogue.

I don’t want to spoil the ending but I hope this is the start of a series of some very fun adventures of Dylan & Jordan, and their crew of friends.

Love the representation! Also the teen angst was cute. The cover is what drew me in! It was very vibrant.

Realistic dialogue. Easy reading and enjoyable. A lot of dialogue too, which is expected when reading a book aimed for and written about teens.