Reviews

Proud by Juno Dawson

jaxxyann's review

adventurous fast-paced

4.0

heidiandherbooks's review

hopeful informative inspiring

4.0

piperkitty's review

emotional funny hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

Thanks to PrideBookTours and LittleTigerUk for my 5th Anniversary copy of Proud.

Firstly what a bright and attractive cover is this.  This Anthology deals with many different topics that those of the LGBTQIA+ community have to go through.  I enjoyed reading these different stories and poems . I adore the penguin story it was so sweet and impactful. I adore the artworks throughout this book they were very well done and cute. I loved the expression and exploration of music and the impact that has upon the community. 

river24's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

If we live in stories, it means we live in the real world too.

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Dive Bar by Caroline Bird: 4.5
Penguins by Simon James Green: 4.25
On the Run by Kay Staples: 4
The Phoenix's Fault by Cynthia So: 4.25
Azrah and Abigail by Freja Nicole Woolf: 3.5 (New to the 5th anniversary edition!)
As the Philadelphia Queer Youth Choir Sings Katy Perry's 'Firework'... by David Levithan: 2.75
Almost Certain by Tanya Byrne: 4
The Other Team by Michael Lee Richardson: 3.25
I Hate Darcy Pemberley by Karen Lawler: 3.25
The Courage of Dragons by Fox Benwell: 4
The Instructor by Jess Vallance: 4
Love Poems to the City by Moïra Fowley: 4.5
How to Come Out As Gay by Dean Atta: 3

Thank you Pride Book Tours for sending me a copy of the book.

jessicaoreads67's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I really loved this anthology. I loved the mixture of poems, stories and art. I read this within a couple of hours, it was that hooking and fast paced. It was moving, funny, joyous, real and important all in one. A perfect read for anyone who is part of the lgbtqia+ community or allies. Well done to all the writers and artists for creating this beautiful book.

starkva's review against another edition

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this compilation of short stories. My highlights included the two trans stories, the Chinese 'fairytale', and a cutesy coming-of-age story about learning to drive to impress a girl. The book itself is also really beautiful!

eponine20's review

challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

alongreader's review against another edition

4.0

It's possibly my own fault: my expectations were *so* high with this book. And it is really good. Just not as completely fantastically best thing ever as I was expecting. And to be fair, what book could hit that mark?

This is very good, a collection of stories and art celebrating various combinations of gay, bi, trans and probably others I'm forgetting. My favourite story was The Instructor; it had a lovely touch of humour that I really enjoyed. I think this'll sell well, and it definitely deserves to.

nickabockaglory's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this book. What an inclusive, inspiring and affirming selection of stories. This seems like it would be so important and meaningful for anybody queer but particularly for queer teens. I'm so excited for young people (or any people) to find themselves shown in these pages. Something that is far too rare. 

lmn9812's review against another edition

5.0

Sparkingly good. A collection of stories that shine--my particular fav was Simon James Green's offering. But seriously, I adored them all and I can't wait to read what these fab authors and illustrators do next! [this book was sent to me free of charge by the publisher in return for an honest review.]