I enjoyed Arthur's story more than Teddy's but I enjoyed this book overall even though there are aspects that I could have done without. There are definitely parts of this book that I could pull apart as frustrating or unrealistic but the overall message and feeling of the book was enjoyable to me.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing an advanced readers copy of this book published in the US on February 27, 2024

I request this book because the premises was so good: a grandad and a grandson are both gay and both want to come out. Damn, I just want to read this book and enjoy it. Well, I did read this book and I enjoy it… a little. I gave it the passing grade, but not more than that. Because the premises are so great, but the execution… not so much.
The story of Arthur, the grandad, is the thing that I love the most and the intere reason I don’t dismiss this book. His story is so interesting and Arthur is well characterised. Unfortunately I cannot say the same thing for Teddy. His character is flat. Just that. It’s so privileged and I hoped he realised that, but nothing like that. He’s just annoyed. What a pity!
However, I enjoy the book in the end. Just I wanted more.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper 360 for the arc!

The concept was excellent, but the execution was mediocre at best. The idea of someone coming out so late in life was intriguing, but the plot, and the characters never really lived up to the concept. To make matters worse, the dialogue was stilted, stiff and at times less than believable. The ending was also a bit of a mess. Without giving anything away, I felt that there was no foreshadowing in the earlier part of the novel that lent any validity to the ending.

3 1/2 stars

I wanted to love this book so much. Who wouldn't love a dual coming out story of a grandfather and grandson? I just couldn't get over the hump of...something.

Arthur and his late-in-life coming out (his wife knew their entire marriage and they got married to change the circumstances they found themselves in at the time) was probably the redeeming part of the story and the part I enjoyed the most. His journey seemed so believable and tragic and yet heartwarming at the same time. His struggles broke my heart and his relationship with his wife and Teddy was just so lovely.

On to Teddy. I didn't *love* his character. He seemed a little one-dimensional to me. He has suffered, but also has led a privileged life. He annoyed me quite a bit. I also wasn't in love with Ben or Shakeel. They all seemed whiny and I often found myself skimming over Teddy's story to get back to Arthur.

All in all I'm not upset I read the book, but I don't think I'll ever re-read it. Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was a difficult read for me. The Blurb was interesting and I had high hopes but I didn't find the story to be enjoyable. There was too much going on at once, the characters were underdeveloped and mostly unlikable, and the relationship between Teddy and Shakeel in the end seemed very rushed on Teddy's part.

There's something so sweet about Arthur and Teddy. There's so much that works here, including value in life making every moment count. Some parts are a little too pat, too tidy for my liking, but overall it's a great little story about gay men and their families, and what love and support should look like.


*I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So here’s the honest part: I didn’t enjoy this book. It was a slog from start to finish. I read multiple other books in the time it took me to read this one as I kept picking it up and putting it back down. If I wasn’t going to review it, I would have DNF’ed. The premise was really cute, which is what made me request it from NetGalley in the first place, but the execution was incredibly lacking in my opinion. The writing style left a lot to be desired. It’s heavy on dialogue and straightforward statements to describe things with very little narration or character building. I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters, and the multiple conflicts that arise are solved with no actual character development by anyone actually on page. There was a lot of potential in every part of this story. The characters could’ve been really endearing and interesting. The plot had a lot going for it and points that could’ve drawn the reader in but they play out in such a bland way that I found myself just not carrying at all. It also felt very disconnected from the real world. It’s set in England and I’m American, so maybe there’s something lost in cultural translation there but I read plenty of contemporary fiction set in the UK and don’t usually have this issue. In all honesty, this felt like a first draft. All the plot points are there. The basic vibe is there. Now the author needs to go back and actually make it compelling.

Something I did like was Arthur and Madeleine’s relationship. It felt like the most honest and developed of everything. I would’ve liked to see the care put into writing their relationship in the rest of the book.

There was basically nothing I liked about Teddy’s storyline.

I gave it 2 stars but that might have been generous. There may be an audience out there for this book, but it wasn’t me.

"Arthur And Teddy Are Coming Out" marks Ryan Love's first novel. It kicks off with Teddy, a twenty-one-year-old trainee journalist at The Post, having a less-than-ideal first day, thanks to his mom pulling some strings to get him the gig. There's this guy Ben, another trainee, who's not too thrilled about it. After work pub session with friends, Teddy's family life takes a wild turn when his grandpa, Arthur, spills the beans about being gay after fifty years of marriage. Things get messy with Teddy's mom, Elizabeth, cutting ties. In their small town, reactions are all over the place. Arthur, now exploring the dating scene at seventy-nine, adds an unexpected twist. Teddy, hesitant to come out due to his mom's reaction, finds common ground with Arthur. The story unfolds with secret crushes, charity stunts, TV appearances, and a double wedding. The characters, Arthur and Teddy, drop some wisdom in this heartwarming and thought-provoking read. I really did enjoy this, with only small critiques, but not enough to make it a full 5 stars. Arthur may now be one of my favorite fictional characters and I want him to be my grandpa.

Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book!

1st book of 2024 is complete! This book has kept me company while my whole family is down with Covid this week.

I’m confused by this book. On one hand, it ended in the exact way I wanted to & was heartwarming & beautiful. On the other hand, I felt like there was simply too much going on. So many tiny plot points were added, not all of which came to fruition.

The pace was a bit choppy, with things seemingly happening out of the blue or things being referred to without a full explanation.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. The few small gripes I had with it didn’t stop me from enjoying the read overall, especially Arthur & his story. The idea of a grandparent & grandson grappling with their sexuality together is compelling, but Arthur’s segment of this book was done much better than Teddy’s.

It left something to be desired at parts, but the last quarter of this book had me dying to know what would happen!

Thank you to netgalley and Harper 360 for allowing me to read this book. This was such a cute queer story that I think everyone will enjoy.

This was a Cute sweet read taht illustrates that inside us all we are all the same. It was decently paced and easy to read.

This was a very good read. I liked how it was the perfect mix of sadness as well as being heartfelt. I honestly felt like I knew both Arthur and Teddy which was very nice, and made the book more that much more warm. I honestly just wished the first part of the book just was not that slow.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out is a warm, heartfelt novel about being who you are. Family plays a big part. Teddy didn't get the best part of the story as Arthur was given more positive situations. I felt that the novel was a little long, but I did enjoy reading it.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Heartfelt and immersive. A recommended purchase for collections where feel-good queer fic is popular.

I thought the premise was quite fun, and I enjoyed Arthur’s parts of the story. Unfortunately the rest of it didn’t quite come together. Teddy’s storyline didn’t feel as thought out or interesting, and the quality of the writing was not strong enough to make up for the lack of direction. Still, it was sweet and could be a good pick if you enjoy inter-generational queer stories.

I’d never read a story like this before with a man and his grandson both coming out at the same time. I quickly fell in love with Arthur and his journey. Teddy’s half of the story left a lot to be desired though. They spent a lot of time building up his relationship with a fellow co-worker only to have him end up with his best friend. The original love interest turns into a villain, and it just left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. For the most part though, I believe many would enjoy this story.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

40/100 or 2.00 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed Arthur's storyline. I didn't care about Teddy's story due to tropes present that I don't find interesting: friends to lovers and miscommunication. There was almost no conflict outside of Elizabeth. It feels like Ben was made the "villain" just so Teddy had an easier choice in choosing a boyfriend. It was predictable, so yes the ending was cute, but it was a little boring. If it weren't for Arthur's storyline, I would have DNF'd this book.

I hoped I would like this story more, as I think there are readers out there who will love this and some who will be able to relate to this book in a big way.

I am so glad I read this. It was a little slow for me at the beginning but very quickly grasped my attention. I devoured this in about 5 hours lol. I would die for just a book about Arthur lol

A little sad, a lot heartfelt and very British. A really lovely story about being yourself at any/every age.