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Reviewed by Angelique Papayannopoulos for Readers' Favorite
Forever Boy by Michael J Bowler is a paranormal tale of a strange friendship between two 14-year-old boys, highlighting their differences and unique bond. Exotic and mysterious, Drágan is captivating with perfect features and a goth-style wardrobe. He reveals that he is an orphan and mentions he is handsomely compensated as a fashion model. In contrast, Isaac is an outcast at school and often gets bullied by other boys, while the girls hardly notice him. The two connect and their friendship sparks immediately. Everyone at school is astonished by how protective Drágan is of his new friend, though Isaac senses that something is not right. Stephanie, a popular student at their school, uncovers via internet research that Drágan's modeling career dates back to the 1920s, and she then confronts Isaac about it. Drágan‘s honesty with Isaac about the truth solidifies their bond, but their whirlwind journey is just beginning.
While Forever Boy is a supernatural and mysterious adventure aimed at young adults, it is also highly entertaining for adults. From the outset, the tale enthralls, leading readers to anticipate its course only to be surprised by a series of unexpected turns. With an engaging narrative, Michael J Bowler ensures that readers become deeply invested in the people and the plot. The characters are utterly captivating, and, as the events unfold, the reader will resonate with troubled secrets and appreciate the deepening friendships. Descriptive details of events and settings build rising tension, suspense, eerie atmospheres, and satisfying outcomes. The author skillfully intertwines themes of fantasy, horror, suspense, romance, secrets, and self-discovery. Forever Boy is a masterpiece that YA fans will love!
