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dhatislandbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This book is for the girlies who related to Beyoncé's 'Church Girt'. It's me. I am girlies.
This coming-of-age novel did a superb job at having nuanced, much needed conversations about sex, peer pressure, purity culture, and religion.
Watching Momo deconstruct everything she thought knew about sex, discovering bodily autonomy, and subsequently becoming a better her made my heart swell.
I also loved the focus on cultivating strong friendships! I loved watching Momo dismantle the preconceived notions about Reggie and reject the misogynoir against Sasha.
I honestly wish I had this book growing up because teen me needed it. (Former church kids with religious trauma stand up! 🗣️)
Can we make this book required reading? Because this should be required reading!
shannabanana19's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
catfish101's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
YA Book Club May 2024
✔️Texas author
✔️Relatable family / upbringing / setting
✔️Funny
✔️Couldn't put it down
✔️Cried multiple times
What more can you ask for in a book??? Shit had me crying for the last 75 pages. 10/10 would recommend. Fuck Dom!
✔️Texas author
✔️Relatable family / upbringing / setting
✔️Funny
✔️Couldn't put it down
✔️Cried multiple times
What more can you ask for in a book??? Shit had me crying for the last 75 pages. 10/10 would recommend. Fuck Dom!
fabell6's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I wish I had something like this to read when I was a teen. It handled the topics of religion, sex, friendship, family, romance, race—so many things—in such a respectful and honest way while still being funny, entertaining, relatable, and believably from a teen perspective. It felt affirming to read, as if I could have a sense of closure and healing for my childhood wounds through Monique’s coming of age story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Minor: Abortion, Cursing, and Chronic illness
hokusvoukus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
sleepycelly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
forestthing's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Sometimes it was hard to read as I hold a lot of resentment and anger about the church and especially at the beginning Monique doesn't think critically about a lot of things but I loved reading about her story and her struggles with sex and self worth where incredibly relatable and inspiring. The topics where dealt with incredibly well.
lousnewchapter's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book that every young girl needs to read.
Monique’s story of self acceptance and discovery was heartwarming and empowering. I wish I had this book when I was younger. It delivers a message that all young women I think need to hear and I think this book will resonate with a lot of people.
Monique had such an incredible network of people around her, Reggie and Sasha are the type of people everyone needs in their life.
This is a great YA novel and Joya Goffney has a brilliant way with words!
Monique’s story of self acceptance and discovery was heartwarming and empowering. I wish I had this book when I was younger. It delivers a message that all young women I think need to hear and I think this book will resonate with a lot of people.
Monique had such an incredible network of people around her, Reggie and Sasha are the type of people everyone needs in their life.
This is a great YA novel and Joya Goffney has a brilliant way with words!