A review by libraryofhelixis
The Queer Girl Is Going to Be Okay by Dale Walls
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? It's complicated
3.0
I really wanted to enjoy this book, the blurb was right up my alley and the cover art is so beautiful.
Unfortunately for me it fell short of my expectations.
Most of the characters were one dimensional, I wasn’t overly invested in them or their relationships, though I did have a soft spot for Collin.
I felt there was a lack of exploration into what it means to be trans and in a relationship. The scene between Dawn and Knox felt surface level and with Dawn being a near adult we could have delved deeper into the emotions she may have been feeling at the rejection of her identity by a potential partner.
The main narrative of the story was lacklustre, I think it may lose readers attention in the arc as it didn’t build enough suspense to keep me entertained.
The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay was enjoyable enough of a read but it only scratched the surface of what it could have been.
Unfortunately for me it fell short of my expectations.
Most of the characters were one dimensional, I wasn’t overly invested in them or their relationships, though I did have a soft spot for Collin.
I felt there was a lack of exploration into what it means to be trans and in a relationship. The scene between Dawn and Knox felt surface level and with Dawn being a near adult we could have delved deeper into the emotions she may have been feeling at the rejection of her identity by a potential partner.
The main narrative of the story was lacklustre, I think it may lose readers attention in the arc as it didn’t build enough suspense to keep me entertained.
The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay was enjoyable enough of a read but it only scratched the surface of what it could have been.