Pictures of You

'90s Coming of Age, Book 1

By: Leta Blake

Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo

Peter Mandel is an 18-year-old private school senior who’s passionate about photography and bent on keeping his attractions secret. Enter Adam Algedi, a charming, worldly guy who doesn't do labels, but does want to do Peter.

Swept away on a journey of first love and intimate discovery, Peter hopes for a future where he won't have to hide his truth. But as the web of lies he and Adam weave grows relentlessly tangled, can Peter find the confidence to do the right thing? Or will his crush on Daniel, a college acquaintance, put him on a different path?

Join Peter in the first book of this critically acclaimed trilogy as he struggles to love and be loved and to grow into a man worthy of his own respect.

Leta Blake's ’90s Coming of Age series is a must-listen for fans of New Adult Romance and coming-of-age fiction.

This series by Leta Blake is an M/M New Adult Coming-of-Age Romance set in the early 1990s.

©2023 Leta Blake Books (P)2023 Leta Blake Books

Excellent coming of age story.

Heartwrenching coming of age story. This was a much darker read than I expected, but was beautifully written and narrated.

High school live.

Brought back so many memories. High school is hard for most people without being gay. Be true to yourself!

So much

I could not put this story down. The time references (exact year I graduated) and Pete's story were extremely compelling. The narrator was incredibly talented. I am moving on to the next book immediately.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5 Stars)

Picture of Me by Leta Blake took me on an emotional rollercoaster. It beautifully captures the intensity of young love, with all the hope, confusion, joy, and heartbreak that come with it.

My heart ached for Peter throughout so much of this story. More than anything, I wanted him to be loved openly and fully. While I was happy that he found his person and experienced a love that felt real and meaningful, I couldn't help but hurt for everything he had to endure along the way.

Adam was probably the character who stirred up the most conflicting emotions in me. On one hand, I was glad he was able to love Peter and acknowledge what they had together. On the other hand, I found myself frustrated and angry with the way he handled his sexuality and the impact his choices had on Peter. His fear and uncertainty felt realistic, but that didn't make the consequences any easier to watch unfold.

Leta Blake did an incredible job creating characters who felt authentic and flawed. The story made me feel sadness, hope, frustration, and love all at once. Even when I wanted to shake some sense into the characters, I was deeply invested in their journey.

A beautifully written, emotional read that left my heart both broken and healed by the end.

Near Perfection

There are a handful of extraordinary, beautifully told contemporary MM Romance stories and audiobooks. PICTURES OF YOU is one of them. Everything about this audiobook is near perfection. Leta Blake’s writing, and Michael’s performance are filled with emotion and nuance. I highly recommend this audiobook. After I finished listening, I was not ready to say goodbye to these characters, so I’m excited to continue the story in Book Two.