I always rate a book 5 stars if it makes me happy-cry.

This made me understand, and feel compassion for, people with ADHD. Oscar is engaging and relatable, and the journey he takes - both the literal road trip with his Grammy and the inner one to accepting himself - is a perfect blend of humour, nostalgia, and heartache.

Oscar Danielsson is a mess—but in the best, most heartbreakingly relatable way. Promising Young Man takes us on a chaotic, soul-searching road trip with an 18-year-old who’s trying to outrun his mistakes (and himself), only to find that second chances aren’t as impossible as they seem. With sharp humor and raw emotion, this book captures the confusion of young adulthood, the weight of mental health struggles, and the unpredictable beauty of human connection. Oscar’s voice felt so real—awkward, witty, reckless, and deeply vulnerable. I didn’t just read his story; I felt it. And honestly? I’m still thinking about it.

Buckle up, folks, because Oscar Danielsson is about to take you on a reckless, messy, heartbreaking, and somehow hilarious ride! 🚗💨 ADHD brain? Check. Questionable life choices? Oh, absolutely. Grammy as an unexpected road trip buddy? Heck yeah. Promising Young Man is what happens when you mix dark humor, raw emotions, and a teenage existential crisis into one unforgettable adventure. I laughed, I cringed, I may have teared up (don’t judge me). If you love underdog misfits who make every bad decision possible yet still make you root for them, this book is your next obsession. 🎢🔥✨