This is definitely my favorite book in this series so far, and also one of my favorite novels ever. The story of Jace is extremely dynamic, though-provoking, romantic, and sad. It's complex, and yet so simple because we already know what we are headed for after reading the first two novels.Except of course, we are not. Jay Bell surprised me once again with a different point of view in this wonderful love story. In moments where I used to wonder why would Jace act certain way, this book answers my questions and leaves me satisfied. Jace is one of the most noble, and dynamic characters in gay fiction, and this book is a great character study for gay teenagers who are struggling with depression; seeing such a positive role model in literature does seem like the best way to go. Of course, not all characters have a great life, but we all have a choice, and the choices the characters here make have an impact in everyone around them. No one is here to put weight on the story, every single character has a important role.Surprisingly, this novel also comments a lot on the history of the U.S. (I will not spoil), and on the development of civil rights for members of the LGBTQ community. But it doesn't do it like a history book, it does it naturally, only showing us everything through the eyes of Bell's characters, which may seem limited but it proves to be precise and profound.And even though everyone knows already the ending (if you read the previous novels), revisiting it is equally painful, but also more hopeful, for it puts the question of whether we have souls or not in a new light. And Jace's and Ben's opinion on the matter is actually quite beautiful, to the point that it made me reconsider my own point of view.Again, you should read this book only knowing what has been given to you in the first two novels. Trust me, you are in for a lot of surprises. I just finished Something Like Winter, Autumn and Spring after having read Something like Summer over a year ago (and loved it) and I have to say that it was one of the most provoking series I have read overall and in the genre - one of only a handful. I READ A LOT!!! (Average a full novel a day.) That being said, not many books are powerful enough to really make a lasting impression and moreover have me thinking about them when I am finished. The something like series did! I think it is amazing that you were able to not only tell the story from a different perspective but from also a different time line. My favorite is Tim's story (Winter). I also want to note that (as a reference point I am know by my friends so be a very logical and unemotional person) I cried while reading every one of the books and laughed out loud ...and I think I stopped for a couple hot-bothered intermissions during each book as well. tmi? Lastly I am not sure if it was intentional but one of the reprieves I found in my sadness over Victor and Jace's deaths was in thinking that if there is a heaven that they are together in it.
What do You think about Something Like Autumn (2013)?
Five stars aren't enough. I am a mess for too much crying. Thank you Jay Bell for the amazing story.
—Leo
