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Friday I'm in Love by Camryn Garrett

13 reviews

pucksandpaperbacks's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? N/A
CW: Racial slurs, racism, biphobia, homophobia, mentions of Christianity and religious bigotry, classism, absent/estranged parent; a scene references HP and mentions JKR's transphobia and why the character doesn't support the author 

A sapphic teen rom-com about a messy Black bisexual girl who loves old music. Mahalia Harris is trying to make it through junior year of high school while trying to plan the ultimate "Coming Out" party with rainbows galore and a fancy rainbow dress. But, she has to save up the funds for it with her job at the grocery store. I LOVED THIS. Camryn Garrett is SO underrated. I devour all of her books. The audiobook was fantastic with it's narration, distinct for every character. What I love most about Garrett's work is that she adds commentary on important topics into her novels. They are so important for teens, especially queer Black teens. I loved Siobhan and Mahalia's chemistry and how their romance bloomed. There's also a sex positive scene which is SO crucial for queer teens to read and feel represented.

If you're a fan of the classics (i.e. Fleetwood Mac and The Cure), books with playlists, messy queer characters and a book that feels like you're watching a teen rom-com, Friday I'm in Love is *just* that. 
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melist6's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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kendal_reads's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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kayleigh_reads_romance's review against another edition

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3.5

This book rated a lot higher for me right up until the sex scene. Sex scenes in YA novels seems wrong to me. Especially as a 30 year old. Reading about minors engaging in this does not sit right with me. An no it has nothing to do with the fact that it is two girls, I love me a sapphic adult romance. I just feel like any sex in YA, if it is needs to happen, which in this case the book would have been fine without it, should at least be fade to black.
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taleofabibliophile's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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alylentz's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

3.5

This was really sweet! I loved the concept here and the discussions regarding money and class in particular. I felt like everything wrapped up a little too quickly at the end for my taste, but overall a solid choice. I would recommend to teen readers looking for romance and family dynamics, who are looking for fast-paced reads, and are interested in audiobooks (made this an even faster read and the Irish accent was very well-done!). 
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drraytay's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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tostita's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

At first I was convinced the author was closer to my age (late 40s) than the main character’s age (16) because so many of the musical references were Gen X touchstones—The Cure, The Police, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, to name just a few. But nope, the author is only around 22, she just has old people taste in music. Nevertheless, the book made me legit cry happy/emotional tears by the end, so it has earned its full five stars. 
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danileah07's review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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erickaonpaper's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sweet, quick, and fun. this is a great queer, young adult read with some nostalgic 80s touchstones and a john hughes-esque party at the end. garrett balances a world where mahalia, the main character of friday i'm in love, endures feats that are challenging even for adults but also the real desperation of getting someone to notice you, and then like you, and then want to kiss you. so happy this is a story that's out in the world!
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