Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

Conventionally Yours (True Colors, #1)

by Annabeth Albert

A True Colors LGBT Romance for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and Geekerella set in the world of gaming, conventions, and fandom.

When two "big name fans" go head-to-head at a convention, love isn't the only thing at stake.

Charming, charismatic, and effortlessly popular, Conrad Stewart seems to have it all...but in reality, he's scrambling to keep his life from tumbling out of control.

Brilliant, guarded, and endlessly driven, Alden Roth may as well be the poster boy for perfection...but even he can't help but feel a little broken inside.

When these mortal enemies are stuck together on a cross-country road trip to the biggest fan convention of their lives, their infamous rivalry takes a backseat as an unexpected connection is forged. Yet each has a reason why they have to win the upcoming Odyssey gaming tournament and neither is willing to let emotion get in the way―even if it means giving up their one chance at something truly magical.

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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Conrad and Alden both dreamed of becoming the Odyssey champion at the Massive Odyssey Con West tournament in Las Vegas, however, only one could win.

This was the first Annabeth Albert book I had read, and I must say, I rather enjoyed it. It was fun and emotional, and delivered some serious warm-fuzzies for me. Lots to love, and here are five things I really adored about CONVENTIONALLY YOURS.

• Conrad and Alden - I would have never imagined them as a couple, but I absolutely loved watching them fall for each other. This really was an enemies-to-lovers type story, as they were nemeses, in and out of game play, and it was sweet watching them start to see each other in a different way.

• The Road Trip - I am always up for a road trip, and this one took us from NJ to Vegas, with some pretty interesting stops along the way. I enjoyed seeing the local attractions, as well as watching the tension between Conrad and Alden grow.

• Odyssey - I once tried to learn how to play Pokemon, when my daughter was obsessed, but never really got the hang of it. That's why I am always so impressed by people, who are able to master these games. However, I never expected to find the game play sequences so thrilling. Albert did a fantastic job drawing me into the game, and all the details and intricacies had me captivated.

• The Drama - Aside from their personal drama, there was a big obstacle for the guys to overcome. Like I said, only one could win it all, and I found myself getting really emotional about this.

• The Ending - Those who know me understand, that I am all about the ending. And, wow! What a great outcome for Alden and Conrad! Albert really tied up those loose ends, and gave them such a fantastic start to their future together. It exceeded my expectations, and was simply stupendous.

Overall: I really enjoyed this book. I found so many reasons to root for these two as they made their way to the convention, their future, and their HEA.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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