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smilesgiggle's review against another edition
4.0
This book! Massive sigh. I loved it. Small town with queers struggling to be seen and accepted. Yes yes yes.
And a drag show? Boom!
YA coming of age story about queer teens struggling to find support and kindness in their rural conservative town.
And a drag show? Boom!
YA coming of age story about queer teens struggling to find support and kindness in their rural conservative town.
t3arcatch3r's review against another edition
the main character was just tooooo negative for me
nats_brain's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this. I really did. I liked the idea of putting on a drag show in a small town. I strongly feel like we need these stories and experiences out there.
I could deal with the antihero and his laughable redemption arc, almost. But the characters seemed all over the place, one minute being kids, the next throwing around diversity catch phrases like they were part of a diversity seminar. The quips were sometimes funny, sometimes came up as if they were trying too hard. The dialogue felt forced and contrived. It was like an adult trying to write teens — and he didn’t quite pull it off. (2.5/5)
I could deal with the antihero and his laughable redemption arc, almost. But the characters seemed all over the place, one minute being kids, the next throwing around diversity catch phrases like they were part of a diversity seminar. The quips were sometimes funny, sometimes came up as if they were trying too hard. The dialogue felt forced and contrived. It was like an adult trying to write teens — and he didn’t quite pull it off. (2.5/5)
rooketj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book because it was a White Pine nominee, and I really enjoyed it! I read three quarters of it in one day because I couldn't put it down after a certain point, and I found the ending very rewarding. The themes are not something I would normally pick up on my own (I'm not a huge Drag Race fan - I get second-hand stress from the sassy comebacks) but I really enjoyed the ride this book took me on. Would recommend if you're looking for a funny and easy read full of small-town queer drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
willgilmore_87's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide, and Death of parent
talesoftheunread's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
listless_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? Yes
3.5
bronwyn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brianbaker0824's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0