She likes, He likes

Sanchez has created yet another addition into the oeuvre of LGBTQI literature. Here he is focused on the “B”. In this latest book, Sanchez introduces readers to the nearly perfect lives of Lance and Ally an attractive All-American gay teen and his “straight” best friend as well as their respective love interests Latino bisexual Sergio and his closeted butch lesbian best friend Kimiko. The story opens as the two pairs are about to meet. Lance and Sergio are instantly smitten with each other and Ally is mysteriously drawn to Kimiko. Both pairs are forced to deal with the obstacles that bisexuality presents. Lance is unable to understand how Sergio could possibly be bisexual and is determined to make Sergio gay; while Sergio is reluctant to date Lance exclusively because he is afraid of heartbreak. Ally is slowly becoming more curious about her attraction to women, going so far as to break up with her long term boyfriend, while Kimiko deals with an overbearing parent.
Alternative sexuality abounds as each character tries to fully understand themselves and the difficulties surrounding love. This novel deals with the common issue of sexual identification that many adolescents deal with. However, Sanchez’s newest novel is a tad heavy handed and can come across as “preachy”. While he creates characters that are interesting and different, readers may become bored after the initial introductions. The story seems to meander and lacks any direction other than to the obvious romantic conclusions that pair Sergio and Lance in a committed monogamous relationship, and Ally and Kimiko beginning to test the waters.