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t0rixoxo's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Minor: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
CW: Racial slurs, racism, biphobia, homophobia, mentions of Christianity and religious bigotry, classism, absent/estranged parent; a scene references HP and mentions JKR's transphobia and why the character doesn't support the author
A sapphic teen rom-com about a messy Black bisexual girl who loves old music. Mahalia Harris is trying to make it through junior year of high school while trying to plan the ultimate "Coming Out" party with rainbows galore and a fancy rainbow dress. But, she has to save up the funds for it with her job at the grocery store. I LOVED THIS. Camryn Garrett is SO underrated. I devour all of her books. The audiobook was fantastic with it's narration, distinct for every character. What I love most about Garrett's work is that she adds commentary on important topics into her novels. They are so important for teens, especially queer Black teens. I loved Siobhan and Mahalia's chemistry and how their romance bloomed. There's also a sex positive scene which is SO crucial for queer teens to read and feel represented.
If you're a fan of the classics (i.e. Fleetwood Mac and The Cure), books with playlists, messy queer characters and a book that feels like you're watching a teen rom-com, Friday I'm in Love is *just* that.
A sapphic teen rom-com about a messy Black bisexual girl who loves old music. Mahalia Harris is trying to make it through junior year of high school while trying to plan the ultimate "Coming Out" party with rainbows galore and a fancy rainbow dress. But, she has to save up the funds for it with her job at the grocery store. I LOVED THIS. Camryn Garrett is SO underrated. I devour all of her books. The audiobook was fantastic with it's narration, distinct for every character. What I love most about Garrett's work is that she adds commentary on important topics into her novels. They are so important for teens, especially queer Black teens. I loved Siobhan and Mahalia's chemistry and how their romance bloomed. There's also a sex positive scene which is SO crucial for queer teens to read and feel represented.
If you're a fan of the classics (i.e. Fleetwood Mac and The Cure), books with playlists, messy queer characters and a book that feels like you're watching a teen rom-com, Friday I'm in Love is *just* that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
a scene references HP and mentions JKR's transphobia and why the character doesn't support the authorrickireadss's review
3.0
this was just kinda average. i thought the whole idea of the “coming out” party was pretty cool, but i thought it would have more of a role in the book than it ended up having. i also just didn’t feel the chemistry between mahalia and siobhan. ALSO mahalia’s mom made me want to throw hands a bit, but that also may just be my religious trauma speaking 🙃
⚠️: homophobia, biphobia, racism, outing, religious bigotry, minor ff sexual content, racial slurs (the reading aloud of the n-word in class by a white person), mentions of slavery, alcohol
⚠️: homophobia, biphobia, racism, outing, religious bigotry, minor ff sexual content, racial slurs (the reading aloud of the n-word in class by a white person), mentions of slavery, alcohol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, and Outing
Minor: Slavery and Alcohol
thissagreads's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A really CUTE queer coming of age story! It was the best kind of predictable story where you root for the main character. There was a happy ending, funny bits and cute romance. This is black queer joy!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
drraytay's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content, Mass/school shootings, and Pregnancy
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