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Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.25
Nina Lacour is my favorite author and I had really high expectations for this. I loved the storytelling and the dual points of view. It took me a long time to get through it because the content is pretty heavy, especially for Sarah’s story. The ending was a little surprising, not bad just not what I was expecting. But I think that in this book it’s more closure than endings. Overall I really liked it, I think I’ll definitely reread it in one go now that I got through it the first time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood
The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
Wow wow wow!! I picked this up after having it on my tbr for MONTHS.
She Gets The Girl has been on my favorites list for I while and I was bit nervous to read this because I was scared of being let down (you know when something is really good and you feel nothing can compare?) but ohmygosh I was blown away!
It definitely is right up there with it.
It has romance, it’s sweet, it feels like cup of chamomile tea. I’d definitely recommend this book to my younger self.
The relationship with her dad felt so real!! I honestly have nothing bad to say
She Gets The Girl has been on my favorites list for I while and I was bit nervous to read this because I was scared of being let down (you know when something is really good and you feel nothing can compare?) but ohmygosh I was blown away!
It definitely is right up there with it.
It has romance, it’s sweet, it feels like cup of chamomile tea. I’d definitely recommend this book to my younger self.
The relationship with her dad felt so real!! I honestly have nothing bad to say
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Maybe I’m a little biased because every time I hear Natalie Naudus narrating I love the book just a little bit more. But ohmygod this book was amazing. I haven’t been left with a book hangover in a while and this book did it for me.
I’m not usually a fan of instant love or holiday stories but it worked here. The meet-cute in Powell’s (which made the Portlander in me so happy!!) and then fake dating gone wrong made it have such a hallmark Christmas movie feel, Especially with the boozy grandmas and holiday tradition scenes.
But the anxiety scenes and Ellie’s relationship with her parents made it feel a little less hallmark and a little more real. It was a perfect balance.
I have to go buy the physical version of this book now! It had me kicking my feet and rooting for the characters and silently screaming at alllllllll the cute scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Biphobia and Abandonment
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
1.0
Oh my God I don’t even know where to start with this book I actually read it twice to make sure I wasn’t imagining things the first time. OK first off literally in the first chapter the best friend character Dana (a high schooler) ends up sleeping with a full on adult during a wedding- excuse me what the actual fuck.
Then there is B.T.B and listen I appreciate in an attempt of Nurodivergent representation but honestly this character came off so poorly researched that it didn’t feel like representation it felt like a stereotype.
The writing wasn’t bad but it felt like the author wasn’t sure of what a teenager sounds like and it was kind of awkward at some points
Then there is B.T.B and listen I appreciate in an attempt of Nurodivergent representation but honestly this character came off so poorly researched that it didn’t feel like representation it felt like a stereotype.
The writing wasn’t bad but it felt like the author wasn’t sure of what a teenager sounds like and it was kind of awkward at some points
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying by Michael P. Doyle, Barbara Park
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I reread a bunch of Junie B Jones this week. They used to be my favorite from 1st to 3rd grade and I needed something to get me out of a reading slump so I thought why not. This one has to be my favorite out of all the ones I read so far. It had me laughing the whole time. I love how Barbara can express Junie B’s personality through the writing style and dialogue. Junie is like the messy character you’re always rooting for. I love the whole plot with the grapes and her cookies. Definitely see why I used to love these.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I don’t usually write book reviews but this one was SO good that I had to!! I don’t even know where to start. Okay first off, as a Mexican American lesbian myself, I felt so seen and represented in this book. I laughed and cried throughout the pages. The book was written beautifully and reminded me of when I came out to my Mexican American family, both the good and the bad. I really wish my younger self could’ve read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Deportation
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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