I've had a hard time coming up with a proper review for this book. It's just so special to me that I feel like limiting it with the good words I could say about it won't give it any justice at all. Aspiring rock star Topher Manning (who first appeared in The Nothingness Of Ben) had a weird but surreal field day when he met Stanton Porter, a music critic from New York who's in the small town of Dime Box in Austin for a music festival. With luck on his side, Topher was offered a ticket to see Bruce Springsteen which led to a whole lot of possibilities that neither he nor Stanton ever expected. 
 I really do loved how Stanton's past and future clashed in the story. The retelling of his past gives me this almost nostalgic feelings especially with the talks of music, Stanton's early college days, his friendship with Marvin and the guys and his relationship with Chris / Hutch. (view spoiler)[ I'm not even sure how I got through the end crying like a baby with what has happened with his friends and with Hutch. It was just unbelievably sad. (hide spoiler)] 
 I also fell in love with Topher here. That guy is the cutest thing ever! I loved his personality and the exuberance of his youth towards Stanton is just too adorable. He's the perfect book boyfriend if you ask me - sweet, sexy, smart, sensitive and cute rolled into one! 
 I also loved the fact that this book was musically well researched and the extensive pop culture reference was so good it's almost overwhelming. One of my favorite moments in the book was the greatest games scene - both played in the past and at present (Topher's time.) 
 You see, The Return is one of those books that has its own magic. It has its own power and that something special that would stay with your for the longest time. It's the perfect book to bring when soul searching or when you want to laugh or cry. The Return will give you all the options - pull different emotions out of you. If you liked The Nothingness Of Ben, The Return would be the perfect follow up. It's just.... perfection. Again, thank you Brad Boney for writing this amazing piece of gem. 
 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars