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maiiiphobic's review
5.0
5/5
I think this might just be my new favorite book ever, growing up as a latina, a lesbian, a big sister and in a religious environment this book just felt like a huge “I understand you and I am with you”. Yamilet is one of the most likable characters i’ve had the pleasure to get to know in a way I felt so connected to her, to the point I laughed with her and cried with her and for her. I think I couldn’t go into detail enough about this book and all of the things it got just right, mental health, complex parent relationships, racism and sexuality were all topics that were treated in my opinion in a very sensitive yet realistic way. I will forever be grateful to Sonora Reyes for writing this book, they did an amazing job and I really hope this book gets all the love it deserves <3
I think this might just be my new favorite book ever, growing up as a latina, a lesbian, a big sister and in a religious environment this book just felt like a huge “I understand you and I am with you”. Yamilet is one of the most likable characters i’ve had the pleasure to get to know in a way I felt so connected to her, to the point I laughed with her and cried with her and for her. I think I couldn’t go into detail enough about this book and all of the things it got just right, mental health, complex parent relationships, racism and sexuality were all topics that were treated in my opinion in a very sensitive yet realistic way. I will forever be grateful to Sonora Reyes for writing this book, they did an amazing job and I really hope this book gets all the love it deserves <3
enby's review against another edition
3.75
so sweet. sonora reyes also perfectly captures the anxiety and overthinking of a teenage hyphenated lesbian LOL
freadomlibrary's review
4.0
Trigger warnings: homophobia, parental abandonment, religious (Catholic) bigotry, depression, suicidal ideation, hospitalization, violence
Actual rating 4.5 stars
THE LESBIANA’S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL follows Yamilet Flores who has recently transferred to a mostly white, very rich Catholic school with her brother. After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend, she wants to fly under the radar and reside firmly in the closet. But it’s really hard to fake being straight when the openly queer girl at school is sooo cute. Yamile isn’t ready to come out, but it seems her heart didn’t get the memo.
I have to say I really enjoyed this book! I wanted to read it to continue my wlw reads in June and because the plot really intrigued me. I was not disappointed. It’s a great contemporary romance, but also it also explores family and identity really well. Yamile is complicated but earnest and I fell in love with the side characters. I wish the ending wouldn’t have been so rough and there was one plot point that caught me off guard, but overall, it’s a great story about religion, love and courage. Definitely recommend!
Actual rating 4.5 stars
THE LESBIANA’S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL follows Yamilet Flores who has recently transferred to a mostly white, very rich Catholic school with her brother. After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend, she wants to fly under the radar and reside firmly in the closet. But it’s really hard to fake being straight when the openly queer girl at school is sooo cute. Yamile isn’t ready to come out, but it seems her heart didn’t get the memo.
I have to say I really enjoyed this book! I wanted to read it to continue my wlw reads in June and because the plot really intrigued me. I was not disappointed. It’s a great contemporary romance, but also it also explores family and identity really well. Yamile is complicated but earnest and I fell in love with the side characters. I wish the ending wouldn’t have been so rough and there was one plot point that caught me off guard, but overall, it’s a great story about religion, love and courage. Definitely recommend!
lnel's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
poepbrood's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.5
This is officially my sign to stop reading YA romance. This was cute, but I would've enjoyed this a lot more if I had been like 14. Everything just happened so fast and it was all pretty unrealistic. However, if you're young and queer, just trying to figure it all out, I'd say that this is the perfect book for you.
Though I found many things cringe, I did catch myself smiling or blinking away tears at certain passages. Solid 3.5 stars.
Though I found many things cringe, I did catch myself smiling or blinking away tears at certain passages. Solid 3.5 stars.
abaumler's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
boopedeedoo's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
sophrolijkbooks's review
4.0
Read trigger warnings before you read it.
I loved this book and the main characters Yamilet and Ceasar. They are teenagers who have to go through a lot and I felt for and with them every step of the way.
On the new school Yamilet finds the best new frienda you can wish for, and they really help her in the end.
It's nice to read through the eyes of Yamilet, you really get to know her and her thoughts and actions.
I loved this book and the main characters Yamilet and Ceasar. They are teenagers who have to go through a lot and I felt for and with them every step of the way.
On the new school Yamilet finds the best new frienda you can wish for, and they really help her in the end.
It's nice to read through the eyes of Yamilet, you really get to know her and her thoughts and actions.