Book Review: ‘If This Gets Out: A Novel’ By Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich

Ruben Montez, Zack Knight, Angel Phan and Jon Braxton are the boy band Saturday and there one of the hottest bands in the world. Sold out shows and strong record sales have made them all money. The girls love them and all show up for them. There best friends on stage and off stage. Ruben is gay and not allowed to come out. Angel likes to party. Jon is the son of the band manager and Zack is confused sexually after he and Ruben are drunk one night on their European tour and kiss and Zack liked it. He has been with girls and likes girls but he finds he likes Ruben. It’s causing issues with the band at the moment until they work it out and Zack admits he may be Bi-sexual but loves being with Ruben in all ways. They want to come out but their controlling record company and management won’t let them. They keep all four on tight strings basically running their live in all fascets. When an accident happens with a band member it means the tour is off and Ruben and Zack need to figure out what their relationship is and how to go forward when management won’t let them. They make a bold decision that affect the band going forward.

This book was GREAT! Not only did it show what it was most likely like for the Backstreet Boys and N Snyc in their day, it gives a good look at what life in any band might be like. The love story between Ruben and Zack is one that the readers can follow along with and root for. Regardless of your sexuality, this is just a sweet love story.

You can pick up If This Gets Out in stores on Tuesday, December 7th from Wednesday Books.