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

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

When ending this one I just wanted to burst in tears are the only words that made it to my brain were "this was everything". But I wanted to cry in a good way. This is an incredible depiction of being queer but also Latinx, of growing up in a catholic setting as a kid that's different. This was everything I have ever wanted it to be, and it came from someone who discovered this book before it even went out and then just delayed its reading.

This was so poignant and absolutely gorgeous. It makes us live so MUCH emotions and in quite intense ways. Reading this we cry, but most of all we laugh, we smile, we live. The writing was incredible, I really like the author's style and how they immersed us into Yami's thought but still managed to make us feel the other characters point of view. If that makes sense? I am not the biggest fan of 1st POV but here it just works and it was incredible to follow Yami accross this whole book. 

However if the story is really nice and the writing incredible, my favorite thing will forever be the characters! Yamilet was hilarious and extraordinary, I love Bo with my entire heart and don't even get me started on Cesar, Yami's brothe because I *will* yap and cry. I adore this boy, must protect. And listen I very obviously love the romance here because it was so sweet but the sibling relationship? Their relationship with their mom? Took my heart. Destroyed it before putting it back together, better than before.

So if this was not clear yet: I adored this book and totally believe that everyone should read it because it was everything. 
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