A review by ericageorge91
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

emotional funny 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

4.25

**Edited**

[Re-read: 4.25⭐️] I really appreciate the fact that in this YA novel, you see a character who is sure of herself in her identity, her appearance, etc. It would have been so easy to have Yami wallowing in several events that happened in her life, so to see her be this confident at this age is so refreshing. 

I also felt connected with Yami in so many ways. I also grew up closeted and went to a PWI and dealing with homophobia and racism was a lot. I would have killed to have this book during that angsty time period. 

On my second reread, I am feeling how young this story was (which is not necessarily a bad thing!) but the repetitiveness and cheesy/cringey moments made me squirm a bit so I had to knock a few points of. I still love this story and these characters though. Rereading felt like a big, warm hug 🤗 

[Original Review: 4.75 ⭐️] This book was so soft and tender. Right from the start, the characters seemed so alive. They jumped off the page and burrowed themselves into my heart 😭 This book is a masterpiece all on its own and it does deal with the hardships of coming out (among other trigger warnings). That being said, I have been on the lookout for a book that gave me the giddy, squealing-outloud feeling that Heartstopper gave me but sapphic? 

Found it 🥹
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