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A review by dawnshaee
The Queer Girl is Going to be Okay by Dale Walls
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.75
It’s not like any other young adult LGBTQIA+ story I’ve read before. The author invites us into the struggle and violations that distinctively affect the queer community, as well as the overlap in daily struggles of being a teen - being a girl - being human.
Dawn, Edie, and Georgia’s intimacy amongst their friend group is admirable. I loved the way love was never too far away for any of them whenever problems arise.
There were a few moments in the story that I think could’ve been explained more. Like Dawn’s dad’s health, the conversation about Simone between Georgia and Frankie, and Edie’s plans for her future including how she’ll allow her queerness to be present around her family.
(3.5 or 3.75 rounded up - it’s pretty fresh.)
Dawn, Edie, and Georgia’s intimacy amongst their friend group is admirable. I loved the way love was never too far away for any of them whenever problems arise.
There were a few moments in the story that I think could’ve been explained more.
(3.5 or 3.75 rounded up - it’s pretty fresh.)