Birthday by Meredith Russo

Birthday

by Meredith Russo

Meet Eric and Morgan. Born on the same day, at the same time, in the same place.

They've always shared this one day together, but as they grow up they begin to grow apart. Everyone expects Eric to get a football scholarship, but no one knows he's having second thoughts. Former quarterback Morgan feels utterly alone, as she wrestles with the difficult choice to live as her true self. Both of them are struggling to be the person they know they are. Who better to help than your best friend?

Told on one day every year, over six years, this is a story about how change pulls people apart... and how love brings them back together.

Reviewed by leahrosereads on

5 of 5 stars

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This was a fantastically written story! I can't speak for rep, but its own voices, so I'm guessing it's pretty great (especially based on other reviews I read). It was heart wrenching to read Morgan's fears of losing her best friend while discovering and owning her identity. Reading Eric's POV on his own struggles really allowed for an incredibly cohesive and beautiful story. Loved this!

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