Until I Meet My Husband

Until I Meet My Husband is a collection of stories recounting the author's firsts as a young gay man searching for love. From school crushes to awkward dating sites and the search for a community, the chapters follow Ryousuke through unrequited feelings and many speed bumps. The premise is an intimate memoir, and its candour about nervousness and hope makes the stories feel lived-in and relatable.The strength is the warmth of the voice. The small, honest moments of dating life are funny and sometimes painful, and the stories balance vulnerability with humour. The sense that perseverance brings healing gives the collection a gentle, uplifting shape.The weaknesses are its brevity and episodic structure, which means some episodes feel brief. Readers who enjoy honest, character-led coming-of-age stories will find a sincere read. Those wanting a fuller narrative may find it short, though the sincerity is clear.