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the_true_monroe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have had this book on my to read list for 10 years. This was filled with so much more hope, love and acceptance and happiness than I thought it would have been which is why I think I held off a decade on reading it. The extreme challenges of being gay in the early 1980’s and prior decades are very clear but what also is clear are how the times were changing and what that looked like for these girls who were exploring and recognizing their true selves.
I listened to the 2008 audiobook which includes a wonderful interview of the author and is so eye opening to listen to as 25 years had passed since the book was published at that point and now an additional 16 years have gone by and I wonder how Nancy’s answers would have been today especially since she mentioned in that interview hoping for more transgender representation which we indeed do have today, although an increase in attacks on the trans and LGBTQIA+ community including queer youth- another group she focused on in the interview.
I listened to the 2008 audiobook which includes a wonderful interview of the author and is so eye opening to listen to as 25 years had passed since the book was published at that point and now an additional 16 years have gone by and I wonder how Nancy’s answers would have been today especially since she mentioned in that interview hoping for more transgender representation which we indeed do have today, although an increase in attacks on the trans and LGBTQIA+ community including queer youth- another group she focused on in the interview.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Pregnancy
jesshudzik's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An absolutely beautiful love story between two young women finding themselves despite the homophobia they face. The message of hope and resilienance really resonated with me in my own life. The homophobia the MCs face is a main part of the plot, but they do not face violence and do have some support throughout the book which made it easier for me to read without too many negative emotions.
A quick read that should not be passed up.
A quick read that should not be passed up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts