I don't usually read GLBT books to be honest, because I'm afraid that I'll be uncomfortable with it but the case was different with It Looks Like This. I enjoy every second reading it. I loved it. It was an emotional roller-coaster ride; I smiled, I laughed, and I cried a lot. 
 First of all, I would like to tell you that this book doesn't use quotation marks for dialogues (which is the main reason most people didn't enjoy it, or DNF it) and it was actually very hard for me to get into the story at first. It took a while to get used to, however once I got used to the writing style, I feel that the book was truly pleasant and enjoyable. It doesn't feel rushed, as the story unfolds little by little. The writing style somehow makes me easier to understand and connect to Mike; looks like Rafi was able to put me inside Mike's mind. 
 Mike is quite an unpopular kid, always being bullied, and only has a small circle of friends. He's the quiet type and a bit reserved, he just likes to keep to himself. I love being inside his mind, and hearing thoughts on school, his family, and friends, and love. As the story goes, we can see how he's struggling with his sexuality while living with religious parents, and that his parents especially his father and also his grandmother are actually worried about him. 
 "Grandma says, Doesn't surprise me. He just seems a bit soft, is all. Dad says, He's not that soft, just likes to keep to himself. She says, I just worry about how he'll turn out, you know? Dad says, Don't. He'll be fine." 
 Oh wait, before I forget let me tell you that I really, really love Mike and his sister; Toby's relationship. They always protect and help each other and they are so adorable. Toby is so supportive and understanding even though she's only 11. 
 So... Have I told you how much this book reminds me of Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko? Have you watched the MV? The way Stefanie Scott looks at Kelsey Chow is exactly how I imagine when Mike looks at Sean. Not lust, only love and admiration. When they first met and talked, it was a little bit awkward but I appreciate that this isn't an insta-love. That would have ruined the story. It all started when they two work on school project together, and then their relationship slowly, gradually builds up over time. It becomes more than just a friendship. These two gave me so many feels. 
 Hell, now I want to cry! .:;(.noo\.) 
 And this book made me ugly cry, and it captures the sentiments of being trapped in individual's expectations perfectly. No matter what, love will always win the day. 
 Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick for providing me with an eARC in return for an honest review.