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erinbritt's review against another edition
4.0
A really good book, it was very enjoyable. It discusses a difficult concept of religion and being queer. It was written very well. I could understand why the main character did what she did but at the same time would be frustrated her. It's a good contemporary and definitely worth reading at least once.
hgmcghee19's review against another edition
3.0
Meh? It was fine. Wasn’t super invested in the romance.
leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
This book got to me because I am a girl who likes girl and I am from a small town and will probably never come out, but I found it extremely difficult to relate to Joanna, because she belonged to such an specific group that I couldn't find myself in her in any way.
But it was such a charming story though, and the characters were amazing and real. I would say it was fast paced, but in the beginning it didn't feel that way. I was extremely happy to read about BTB and Mary Carlson, since my mom is an special education teacher and I know where Mary is going.
Oh and it also was my first lesbian MC book!!!! I hope it's the first of tons to come.
But it was such a charming story though, and the characters were amazing and real. I would say it was fast paced, but in the beginning it didn't feel that way. I was extremely happy to read about BTB and Mary Carlson, since my mom is an special education teacher and I know where Mary is going.
Oh and it also was my first lesbian MC book!!!! I hope it's the first of tons to come.
chaptercharms's review against another edition
4.0
Though this book was quite long for a contemporary, I loved reading it. I was a little unsure for the first few chapters, but I really liked the rest of the book.
First of all, the characters in this book were all amazing and I found myself loving each of them, even the ones that I didn't expect to. I loved Joanna, despite her terrible lack of communication. I loved Mary Carlson for her brightness and determination. I loved B.T.B. for his humour and caring attitude. I loved George for his instance acceptance. Gemma for always being such a wonderful and supportive friend. Elizabeth for her openness and growth. They were brilliant.
I've read a few f/f contemporary romances, but something about them has never fully clicked with me. Georgia Peaches is a book all about accepting your queer identity and being able to be open with it, something that I feel is lacking in other f/f contemporaries. It felt very realistic.
I'm not religious, but I also really liked how comfortable Joanna was with being a gay Christian and how open many of the other religious characters were. It showed how homophobia is sometimes present in religious communities, but that many religious people don't take this view. I think this message is really important to people who may be struggling with their sexuality and their faith.
Overall, this was a lovely, though very frustrating, contemporary romance about two girls and I think everyone should read it.
First of all, the characters in this book were all amazing and I found myself loving each of them, even the ones that I didn't expect to. I loved Joanna, despite her terrible lack of communication. I loved Mary Carlson for her brightness and determination. I loved B.T.B. for his humour and caring attitude. I loved George for his instance acceptance. Gemma for always being such a wonderful and supportive friend. Elizabeth for her openness and growth. They were brilliant.
I've read a few f/f contemporary romances, but something about them has never fully clicked with me. Georgia Peaches is a book all about accepting your queer identity and being able to be open with it, something that I feel is lacking in other f/f contemporaries. It felt very realistic.
I'm not religious, but I also really liked how comfortable Joanna was with being a gay Christian and how open many of the other religious characters were. It showed how homophobia is sometimes present in religious communities, but that many religious people don't take this view. I think this message is really important to people who may be struggling with their sexuality and their faith.
Overall, this was a lovely, though very frustrating, contemporary romance about two girls and I think everyone should read it.
tishywishy's review against another edition
3.0
Georgia Peaches is fluffy and touches on sexuality entwined with a strong sense of faith. I've given it 3.5 stars for being a love story between two faith centered teens (go inclusion and representation) but had unnecessary compounding of the drama (I had some serious eyeroll moments).
joanna1905's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so beautiful, it basically nails everything it aims for. A young teenage girl losing and finding herself again after moving to a new more conservative town, meeting new friends who turn out to be much better friends than her old bff was, falling in love with a girl she THOUGHT was straight or maybe in denial but whose actually super sure she's gay and just hadn't come out yet. I loved the messages about religion and god (though they definitely aren't heavy-handed) I appreciated this take on having all the important people in her life super chill with her being gay.
I loved the exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth and Jo, seeing them find their feet together as Jo starts to let go of the resentment she feels and Elizabeth makes a point to show Jo she's okay with her being gay.
I also adored B.T.B. and his relationship with both Jo and Mary, neurodivergent representation still barely exists in YA and so I loved the way his character seamlessly fit into the story and how he was adored by all his friends.
The only things I wish had been done differently is I wish we'd gotten a proper full apology scene between Jo and her father where he acknowledges how wrong he was to ask her to go back into the closet and apologies for almost ruining everything for her and not living the gospel he preaches.
I also wish we had a scene of Jo kicking Dana to the curb because she's such a lousy friend holy crap, she's so self-centred and I hated how Jo was constantly apologising to her when she never once did anything wrong. Instead of being supportive Dana just made everything about her. So I would have loved a confrontation scene.
All in all this is a fantastic read, the romance is sweet and well done and the other side relationships are really well executed too.
I loved the exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth and Jo, seeing them find their feet together as Jo starts to let go of the resentment she feels and Elizabeth makes a point to show Jo she's okay with her being gay.
I also adored B.T.B. and his relationship with both Jo and Mary, neurodivergent representation still barely exists in YA and so I loved the way his character seamlessly fit into the story and how he was adored by all his friends.
The only things I wish had been done differently is I wish we'd gotten a proper full apology scene between Jo and her father where he acknowledges how wrong he was to ask her to go back into the closet and apologies for almost ruining everything for her and not living the gospel he preaches.
I also wish we had a scene of Jo kicking Dana to the curb because she's such a lousy friend holy crap, she's so self-centred and I hated how Jo was constantly apologising to her when she never once did anything wrong. Instead of being supportive Dana just made everything about her. So I would have loved a confrontation scene.
All in all this is a fantastic read, the romance is sweet and well done and the other side relationships are really well executed too.
gab_l23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
crystalbee's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a cute and cheesy coming of age lesbian story. You read this for fun, not for the details
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
The whole premise of hiding your sexuality and pretending to be some sort of virginal lesbian with your new girlfriend is over-the-top. I should not like this novel, but I did. It is cheesy, unbelievable, predictable, but I absolutely enjoyed it. I read it in one sitting and it kept me reading way past my bedtime.