mxbluet18'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
3.5
Trigger Warnings for The Queer Girl is Going to be Okay include: transphobia, queerphobia, depression, anxiety and sexual scenes.
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The Queer Girl is Going to be Okay follows three queer girls, Dawn, Edie and Georgia. They each have their own set of issues and challenges, but they have each other throughout that.
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To me, I see it as a story of queerness, of friendship and solidarity. It tells a story of bad things happening and undesirable situations but these friends sticking by each other through it and supporting each other regardless of what they have going on for themself personally too.
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I requested this book partly because of the cover (it's so pretty, don't judge me). But I also picked it because of the description listed. I try to read as much queer fiction as I can, because those stories deserve to be told, deserve to be shared, and people deserve to be able to see themself reflected in fiction.
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While I personally can't see myself in this book, being white, I recognise that these situations aren't limited to that community. The situations and occurrences are unfortunately fairly universal, and regardless of race or gender, I think a lot of people will find something they can relate to in this book.
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Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC copy of this book.
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The Queer Girl is Going to be Okay follows three queer girls, Dawn, Edie and Georgia. They each have their own set of issues and challenges, but they have each other throughout that.
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To me, I see it as a story of queerness, of friendship and solidarity. It tells a story of bad things happening and undesirable situations but these friends sticking by each other through it and supporting each other regardless of what they have going on for themself personally too.
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I requested this book partly because of the cover (it's so pretty, don't judge me). But I also picked it because of the description listed. I try to read as much queer fiction as I can, because those stories deserve to be told, deserve to be shared, and people deserve to be able to see themself reflected in fiction.
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While I personally can't see myself in this book, being white, I recognise that these situations aren't limited to that community. The situations and occurrences are unfortunately fairly universal, and regardless of race or gender, I think a lot of people will find something they can relate to in this book.
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Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC copy of this book.
tofi_15's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
I got this audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. So here it is 😁.
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Starting with the narrator - Tamika Katon-Donegal - her voice was really nice to listen to (and that is really important with an audiobook 😂) and the little differences in the voice to differentiate between the characters were top tier 👌❤️.
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And now to the story. This book follows three queer girls - Dawn, Edie and Georgia and their everyday life. Dawn is trying to pursue her filmmaking dream and her friends are trying to help. Be it cutting the final video or just supporting her through the whole process 🥰. (And I need to say - if this documentary was real I would definitely watch it 😍) Reading about this friendship was really heartwarming. All of these characters are amazingly portrayed, they are complex and they are making mistakes and bad choices... Every one of these girls has something to deal with - Dawn is taking care of her ill father, Edie is dealing with her conservative family and Georgia has issues with her mother's new boyfriend. Sometimes it was a little bit hard to continue with the story, because I didn't like how they reacted... but well I gotta admit it was really realistic - after all it happens to all of us - we can't do everything right all the time ✨. And I am glad that it all turned out okay in the end.
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So if you need some very queer, very uplifting and unique story The Queer Girl Is Going To Be Okay might be something for you 😁.
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PS: The cover? Absolutely stunning 😍!!!
nerdybookqueen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
I received an audiobook copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really, really enjoyed this book. Featuring three queer girls, this book covers a variety of experiences across the spectrum as the characters grow through the story, dealing with the usual struggles of high school with the added layer of being part of the LGBT+ community.
Starting with Dawn, the filmmaker creating the film that shares the name of the book, deals with parental responsibilities for her ailing father, while trying to navigate dating as a trans woman. Georgia navigates trying to get into college and her desires to write, while dealing with her mother's creepy new boyfriend. And Edie tries to figure out her relationship with her nonbinary partner, Ben, while not letting down her Christian, homophobic parents both in school and with who she loves.
Throughout the story, I loved watching these women support each other, come together to deal with the problems they were facing and overcome their difficulties. And honestly I would kill to actually get to watch the documentary they make. This book is full of queer struggle but more importantly queer joy.
My one small grievance is that, as an audio book, it was at times very hard to follow whose POV I had. This may be unique to the netgalley copy, but having something in the chapter head that I could reference to see who I was listening to would've been very helpful, instead of just hoping the name would be mentioned again.
I really, really enjoyed this book. Featuring three queer girls, this book covers a variety of experiences across the spectrum as the characters grow through the story, dealing with the usual struggles of high school with the added layer of being part of the LGBT+ community.
Starting with Dawn, the filmmaker creating the film that shares the name of the book, deals with parental responsibilities for her ailing father, while trying to navigate dating as a trans woman. Georgia navigates trying to get into college and her desires to write, while dealing with her mother's creepy new boyfriend. And Edie tries to figure out her relationship with her nonbinary partner, Ben, while not letting down her Christian, homophobic parents both in school and with who she loves.
Throughout the story, I loved watching these women support each other, come together to deal with the problems they were facing and overcome their difficulties. And honestly I would kill to actually get to watch the documentary they make. This book is full of queer struggle but more importantly queer joy.
My one small grievance is that, as an audio book, it was at times very hard to follow whose POV I had. This may be unique to the netgalley copy, but having something in the chapter head that I could reference to see who I was listening to would've been very helpful, instead of just hoping the name would be mentioned again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Pedophilia
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
thisgayreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? N/A
4.5
4.5 ⭐️'ˢ
“The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay” By Dale Walls @dalewallsauthor
📕 Edition: Audiobook ARC
This debut novel is an absolute gem! 💖 This heartwarming story follows Dawn on her quest for queer love, brilliantly intertwined with the pursuit of her filmmaking dreams. 📽️
Walls beautifully captures the essence of friendship and resilience through Dawn's journey, making it a truly touching read.
The characters, especially Dawn, Edie, and Georgia, are so well-developed and relatable for many. 🌟 Their unwavering support for each other is definition of true friendship. The theme of queer love is delicately explored, bringing a fresh perspective to the genre for young adults.
Walls' writing style is both engaging and uplifting, making it easy to get lost in Dawn's world. 🌈
Overall, a delightful and affirming read. 🌈💕 It's a celebration of love, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Highly recommend for anyone in need of a feel-good story! 📚✨
The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay releases November 21st!
Thank you @netgalley @levinequerido and @RBmedia for this ARC!
lokiisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
chaos_carrie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is one of those books that make me wish my queerness wasn’t repressed until I was in my 30s. The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay is a love letter to the queer kids who are navigating the world imperfectly, while still reaching for love through all of the challenges and obstacles. It’s an exploration of queer friendship, that is a special love all in itself. It’s a reminder that you can make mistakes and survive shitty things while still deserving love. I absolutely loved everything about this book.
If you’re listening on audio, the pauses between chapters are a little long, but overall the audio is lovely as well. Each character expressed uniquely with homage to the diverse characters represented
If you’re listening on audio, the pauses between chapters are a little long, but overall the audio is lovely as well. Each character expressed uniquely with homage to the diverse characters represented
esmewasreading's review against another edition
4.0
4 ⭐
my heart is so happy after reading this book
this is a book full of the ups and downs of queer love of every kind, it has such a sweet friendships at its core with a hint of found family. I would love this to be turned into a movie!
such a good book to any teen trying to navigate the world and trying to find love, and feel accepted.
There's some uncomfortable situations in this book, but they are the realities of what many people have to go through. There were also some moments that had me sitting here smiling with tears in my eyes 🥹. It's wholesome while still being impactful.
Thank you Netgalley, Dale Walls and RB media for an arch in exchange for an honest review!
my heart is so happy after reading this book
this is a book full of the ups and downs of queer love of every kind, it has such a sweet friendships at its core with a hint of found family. I would love this to be turned into a movie!
such a good book to any teen trying to navigate the world and trying to find love, and feel accepted.
There's some uncomfortable situations in this book, but they are the realities of what many people have to go through. There were also some moments that had me sitting here smiling with tears in my eyes 🥹. It's wholesome while still being impactful.
Thank you Netgalley, Dale Walls and RB media for an arch in exchange for an honest review!
Don't forget! Come back to your Review on the pub date, 21 Nov 20
ninjapanda's review against another edition
4.0
rep: trans POC mc, lesbian POC mc, queer POC mc, non binary sc, POC scs, sc with depression
This a mostly light and quick read. It doesn’t still touch on depression, transphobia and being queer in a queerphobic religious family. It’s full of representation, from queer identities to POC, which I love to see. It focuses on queer love and friendship.
We follow three friends. They each get a pov, but the main story is mostly surrounding Dawn, as she tries to get a scholarship to get into a film university. Though we see each girl with their own relationship and familial struggles and impending change with graduating and pursuing their higher studies.
None of the characters are perfect. They all make mistakes. Some of those mistakes are very real and human things to say or do. Some of them are in tough situations, so its easy to empathize with them, while also cringing and wishing they went about things another way. What I like is that they usually call each other out on their bullshit. Maybe not always right away, but eventually. Once they know the other is ready to hear it.
Its great to see characters who already know their identities and are confident. Some of them use specific labels and another just uses queer. Not everyone has to pick a specific one, and that’s ok. Everyone is perfectly valid. One character even sets boundaries for themself. They wont hide their identity or make it easier for people who don’t understand or want to try. I respect that. No one should have to.
The documentary Dawn is working on is the same title as this book. If it were real, I would 100% love to watch it. It would be really nice to see people’s take on queerness and queer love. Every views and experiences their queerness differently. With all the bad stuff going on in the world, its great to see some queer joy.
I love the very bright cover with POC on the cover. Th narrator did a great job as well.
I love the very bright cover with POC on the cover. Th narrator did a great job as well.
There are a few scenes that might be triggering to people, so it’s a good idea to check trigger warnings before starting this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of this book
butterwashere's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Spoiler
First, if the documentary does exist, I would watch it. I feel like of the interviews, the people who spoke accurately describe Queerness which is the feeling of being at home with oneself. (Same thing describing Queer Love)
Of all the characters in the story, I relate to Edie. I understood Edie’s pain of having to lie to her parents. There’s a part of the story where Edie’s mom tells Edie to not be gay. I am like ow, that hurts.
I am in a slightly different situation. I never told my parents, but I think they know after me accidentally putting my previous name on the vax card.
Near the end of the story, Edie and her friends go to a bookstore, and she sees a lot of Queer books. She thinks back home to her having a couple of Queer books to the bookstore being full of them. As someone who is still in the closet, I have one book that has Queer representation and two books by Queer authors. The rest are digital. I remember being in a bookstore with my family and I see this one bookshelf stocked with Queer books. I want to buy one of each.
It is also nice to see representation, especially with a nonbinary character. (Ben) I like how they know themselves best to the point they set a boundary with Edie in which they broke up. They are not ok with Edie changing pronouns, so she would have an easier time with her parents. (Her parents don’t understand the concept of being nonbinary)
Of all the characters in the story, I relate to Edie. I understood Edie’s pain of having to lie to her parents. There’s a part of the story where Edie’s mom tells Edie to not be gay. I am like ow, that hurts.
I am in a slightly different situation. I never told my parents, but I think they know after me accidentally putting my previous name on the vax card.
Near the end of the story, Edie and her friends go to a bookstore, and she sees a lot of Queer books. She thinks back home to her having a couple of Queer books to the bookstore being full of them. As someone who is still in the closet, I have one book that has Queer representation and two books by Queer authors. The rest are digital. I remember being in a bookstore with my family and I see this one bookshelf stocked with Queer books. I want to buy one of each.
It is also nice to see representation, especially with a nonbinary character. (Ben) I like how they know themselves best to the point they set a boundary with Edie in which they broke up. They are not ok with Edie changing pronouns, so she would have an easier time with her parents. (Her parents don’t understand the concept of being nonbinary)
Also, nice to see light romance with the characters figuring out dating. Boundaries are set and respected. However, I do want to point out one thing, dating someone should be getting to know someone closer. I was a bit irked when Knox commented on Dawn’s clothing after undressing her and am glad that Dawn broke up with him. I can also see why Dawn is a little hesitant on dating again after that scene.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Violence
_tomeraider's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
3.75