![]() Instead, in “Mistakes Were Made,” the main point of friction seems to be the maternal conflict that Erin has throughout the novel while secretly dating her daughter’s friend. This made for a nice change because many queer novels have the main conflict as the characters coming to terms with their sexuality. In the novel, both Erin and Cassie are already fully out of the closet. With passion and great one-liner humor, the story itself is able to make light of the uncomfortable situation that they are in. Things can only get worse when they meet again - the next morning, at breakfast with Erin’s daughter.Ĭassie and Erin’s story is told from both perspectives that helps reader’s see into their thought process as they navigate through the minefield of their relationship. When they first meet, Cassie is avoiding Family Weekend at her college and Erin is trying to pass the time while her ex-husband spends the evening with their daughter. ![]() “Mistakes Were Made” follows Cassie Klein and Erin Bennett as they are brought together over and over again, ultimately realizing that what they are feeling is love. The new book, “Mistakes Were Made” utilizes the “one night stand who you meet the next day in a new setting” trope while avoiding any version of the “bury your gays” trope. The critically acclaimed author of “Something to Talk About,” Meryl Wilsner wrote another queer romance story for the shelves. ![]()
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