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Hastings Tale

   (1 review)
Genres: General Fiction,

It's July in the 90's. The ozone is depleted, the trains are down, and Jimmy is trapped on a sweltering replacement bus in a sweat-soaked school uniform, glaring at the window and trying very hard not to stare at the impossibly cool boy across the aisle. Charlie is trying equally hard not to notice. But in the suffocating heat of a rattling death-trap bound for Hastings, two boys locked in a silent, agonizing game of glances are about to discover that purgatory—and orange Calippos—can lead to unexpected places. A story of first glances, frozen lollies, and the terrifying thrill of being seen.

Copyright © 2026 Topher Lydon; All Rights Reserved.

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  • Great Pacing 3
  • Great Characters 7
  • Character Growth 5
  • Dialog / Banter 7
  • Plot Twists 2
  • Beautiful Writing 4
  • Immersive World 1
  • Satisfying Ending 3
  • Fresh / Original 2
  • Counldn't Put It Down 3
  • Suspenseful 1
  • Gave Me Chills 1
  • Funny 2
  • Feel-Good 5
  • Heartwarming 5
  • Emotional Impact 2
  • Thought-Provoking 2
  • Romantic Chemistry 2
  • Smoldering Chemistry 6

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akascrubber

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

A delightful, enchanting story of two different boys, Jimmy and Charlie,  who notice each other on a very hot bus traveling toward the coast. They repeatedly look at each other with not so hidden glances and become finally aware that they are very intrigued with each other. The eventually get off the bus and begin talking . Charilie offers to buy Jimmy a frozen treat and their attraction awakens and pleases them

They exchange their first kisses. Read on to find out what they do and how they better relate. They grow and blossom.

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