Wow what a sequel!
Togetha is easily one of the best books i’ve read in 2025 already.
I really loved pritty so I had been looking forward to reading togetha and it did not disappoint.
I feel like the writing was so much more tender and vulnerable in togetha and it made me feel so attached to each one of the characters.
The mystery element was also done really well and I feel like the truth was unraveled at a really great pace!
I definitely recommend togetha for those that love coming of age stories, queer stories, and stories about community/chosen family.

Togetha by Keith F. Miller, Jr. is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, unity, and overcoming adversity. With authentic, relatable characters and a heartfelt narrative, Miller crafts a story that celebrates the power of coming together despite challenges. A beautifully written and inspiring read that will resonate with readers seeking stories of hope and connection.

I must admit, initially, it was the cover that few my attention to this book. Then when I read the description, I knew I had to read this book. However, I didn't realize until too late that Pritty was the prequel. In spite of the latter, I continued on.
Leroy and Jay appeared to have a relationship with it's share of complexities and ups and downs. They stuck together to solve problems, yet their secrets serve to be a problem to the fostering of their love, after having reunited.
Thank you for blessing me with an ARC copy. I have ordered Pritty, and look forward to rereading Togetha, to get a better understanding.
#Netgalley #lgbtqia #bipoc #Love #Sacrifice

Unraveling the mystery was a detailed and engaging wild ride that seamlessly incorporated themes of betrayal, grief, and community. However, the main attraction was always the male vulnerability–familial, platonic, and romantic–between Jay, Leroy, and their support circle. The author infuses their dialogue and inner monologues with a level of sensitivity that doesn’t make their teen emotions feel trivial but instead feel like there’s something truly at stake. The nostalgic 2000s background and lyrical writing had me comfortably kicked back and rubbing my feet together like a cricket while reading. I liked this sequel even more than the first book.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Look at this cover! It’s just as beautiful as the one from its prequel Pritty and maybe even more beautiful. Pritty and Togetha are part of a raw duology about two soft-hearted boys falling in love with each other despite the harsh world they’re living in.

It’s difficult to say something about Togetha without spoiling anything. The story starts where Pritty ended. It took me a while to get into this sequel because I hadn’t reread Pritty and forgot all those names, so I felt a bit lost at times. But … even though Jay’s and Leroy’s romance had ups and downs, I liked those boys so much together. In Togetha, Will has his own POV, too, and I enjoyed it being in his head as well. He and Jay had some old (romantic) stuff to deal with, and I actually loved that part. What I loved the most, though, was the brotherly love between Jay and Jacob and Leroy and Taj.

Be aware that you really need to read the first book in this duology if you want to read this one. But it’s worth it, I promise!