A review by sashahc
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I read "Juliet Takes a Breath" yesterday.  It is a totally delightful story of Puerto Rican queer girl from the Bronx growing into her own personal revolution in 2003.  There is supportive yet complicated family, white feminist idols with clay feet, loving queer BIPOC community, and Portland hippies. The main character is competent, thoughtful, funny, and just a little neurotic.  Highly rec'd
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