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sunkissed_aidie's review against another edition
I genuinely can't bring myself to like this, the mc feels slightly annoying, I'm not loving the audiobook and the writing just feels odd at times. I can relate a lot to certain parts of it and would like to see how it ends, but right now it's just not clicking for me so I'm DNF'ing for my own sanity atm.
devlaluna2's review against another edition
5.0
sapphics!!!! sapphic elderly joy!!!! bisexual!! lesbian!!!! i’m just so !!!!!! eeeeeeedjxjskf
gracedl's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
these fandom teens were just the right amount of cringe. everything was kinda predictable but in a good way
thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A sweet book about love, friendship, fandom and balancing identities. I especially loved learning a little about lesbian culture in Hong Kong through Joan's recollections of her time at school. It touches on some important topics and tackles some complex issues with care but mostly it's just a nice read. I'll be interested to see what Cynthia So writes next!
raincloudreads's review against another edition
3.0
plot was a little slow but such good rep and cute
kaitlyns_library's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this adventurous and sweet YA sapphic romance.
The audiobook was amazing and the narrator easily transported me into the world of Elsie and her finding herself throughout the summer before she begins University.
This book was such a perfect read, I’m at a loss of words.
chelbell's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
arabellasbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
I adored Elsie’s story throughout this book and her own journey of self discovery. Such a wondrous book and I am so happy to have read it as there were many moments and realisations that truly resonated with me and I felt so attached to all of our characters. I could not put this book down I only wish it had been longer as I truly didn’t want this book to end.
I adored Elsie’s story throughout this book and her own journey of self discovery. Such a wondrous book and I am so happy to have read it as there were many moments and realisations that truly resonated with me and I felt so attached to all of our characters. I could not put this book down I only wish it had been longer as I truly didn’t want this book to end.
coops456's review against another edition
5.0
I've been keeping an eye on Cynthia So's output since I read their contribution to the excellent [b:Proud|41553972|Proud|Juno Dawson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535453542l/41553972._SY75_.jpg|64831833] anthology, and was delighted to see the release of their debut novel. It didn't disappoint. If You Still Recognise Me is a wonderful UK-set coming of age story, with well-drawn diverse characters.
If you've ever felt othered, whether because of your perceived race, sexuality or gender identity, this book will make you feel seen. At its heart, it's simply a brilliant read.
This. Exactly this.
In Jun 2023 copies of this book were delivered to all secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea as part of Jacqson Diego Story Emporium's "Book Elves" initiative.
"I often catch myself pretending to be something that I'm not, and it's not a deliberate disguise. It's just habit. Or like a face mask, something you put on but then you absorb its essence into your skin, so that even if you peel off the mask it's already in your blood, a deeply ingrained part of you."
If you've ever felt othered, whether because of your perceived race, sexuality or gender identity, this book will make you feel seen. At its heart, it's simply a brilliant read.
"...whether this awareness of being set apart from others is something that I've internalised, so that I just feel like I'm unwelcome because of my long history of not belonging, or whether it's something that's really happening to me in the actual moment, that I really am being treated differently, in a way I can't articulate but can only feel, because life has made me uniquely sensitive to it."
This. Exactly this.
In Jun 2023 copies of this book were delivered to all secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea as part of Jacqson Diego Story Emporium's "Book Elves" initiative.