danys_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, it was a nice F/F love story, there were places where it was a bit slow and frustrating for me but that's likely more down to the fact I'm a 28 and the book has a 17/18YO protagonist. Overall, it was a nice lighter read paired with one of the heavier books I'm reading this year
vitsa's review against another edition
2.0
This book irritated me a good bit.
I found Joanna to be very annoying. Of course it was not fair of her father to ask her to hide her true self, but at the same time no one held a gun to her head and she agreed to it. And then she proceeded to be a complete dick to Mary what's her name, she lied and what's worse, she tried to manipulate her into living a lie as well.
Mary herself was a little contradictory, first she was hiding who she was by trying to date a guy for ages and then she was aggressively lesbian overnight. I couldn't really picture her as a real person.
Jo's dad was also a bit of a dick to her. I mean it's sending a very mixed message to make your daughter to lie but tell her you're actually secretly proud of her.
Barnum was a great character and the only annoying thing about him was his stupid acronym name. BTB - seriously, is he a car?
I spent the first 70% of the book annoyed while reading it, and towards the end it kind of turned around a little, but not enough to earn it more than 2 stars.
I found Joanna to be very annoying. Of course it was not fair of her father to ask her to hide her true self, but at the same time no one held a gun to her head and she agreed to it. And then she proceeded to be a complete dick to Mary what's her name, she lied and what's worse, she tried to manipulate her into living a lie as well.
Mary herself was a little contradictory, first she was hiding who she was by trying to date a guy for ages and then she was aggressively lesbian overnight. I couldn't really picture her as a real person.
Jo's dad was also a bit of a dick to her. I mean it's sending a very mixed message to make your daughter to lie but tell her you're actually secretly proud of her.
Barnum was a great character and the only annoying thing about him was his stupid acronym name. BTB - seriously, is he a car?
I spent the first 70% of the book annoyed while reading it, and towards the end it kind of turned around a little, but not enough to earn it more than 2 stars.
genie110's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
bookscrystals93's review against another edition
4.0
Faith has always been a part of my life. Both sides of my family are religious and I grew up going to church with my paternal grandparents. Had this book been out when I was younger I think it would have helped me to except myself sooner. I’m glad something like this is out in the world for other LGBT+ youth from religious backgrounds.
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit is well written and definitely worth the read. If you’re looking for a good queer read I definitely recommend it.
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit is well written and definitely worth the read. If you’re looking for a good queer read I definitely recommend it.
reallybadalex's review against another edition
2.0
if I don’t have to read the word q***r for another year it’ll be too soon.
alinaborger's review against another edition
Starts with the out kid back in the closet concept, like OPENLY STRAIGHT...but then it's a sweet romance turned disaster turned sweeter still.
Also, ensemble friends and family members FTW, especially B.T.B.
Also, ensemble friends and family members FTW, especially B.T.B.
tas_takes_down_the_man's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Quite a sweet YA sapphic novel. I had it in my head that there were vampires in this book so I was waiting for that. My mistake.
I loved the combination of spirituality and queerness that Jo represented. Her relationship with BTB was so sweet and genuine.
Wasn’t sure about the ultimatum that Jo’s dad gave her in the beginning and the Dana character was really frustrating.
I loved the combination of spirituality and queerness that Jo represented. Her relationship with BTB was so sweet and genuine.
Wasn’t sure about the ultimatum that Jo’s dad gave her in the beginning and the Dana character was really frustrating.
arinbarth's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0