Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

29 reviews

morethan1book's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Mental illness, Lesbophobia, and Biphobia

Minor: Deportation, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, and Outing

r34d3r's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Deportation, Hate crime, Outing, Self harm, Bullying, and Homophobia

whiteflowerose's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deportation, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Bullying, Biphobia, Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, Outing, Racism, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

spoopfish's review

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Character development was slow, sometimes it felt like it was unrealistically so. I have religious trauma myself and had a difficult coming out to my own parents, but the extremity of the main character’s hang ups about coming out to other queer people was kind of ridiculous. That being said, the characters were (mostly) fleshed out and I cried at some point, but I think the latter was more reflective of my own personal experiences as a lesbian. The romance was very well developed, including all the realistic trappings of stupid teenagers being stupid, and the useless lesbian trope, something I can’t help but love. Story was cute and the cultural bits were lovely to see, but again, the writing was somewhat annoying in how “fellow kids” relatable it tried to be for contemporary youth. Sure, mentions of TikTok and Twitter make sense, but there’s a point where having characters dab and twerk so much feels… out of touch, to put it lightly. The story resolution was a bit too convenient with a specific character’s development. If you can get past these things, though, I’d recommend giving it a read - it’s a good look into the mind of a closeted lesbian, parentified teenager who’s honestly just trying her best while connecting to her indigenous latina roots. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, Deportation, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Hate crime, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship

Re: story resolution,

mom’s change of heart and acknowledgment of her parentifying her daughter

seems to come far too easily and the whole scene of

all of them yelling at their dad over the phone and essentially high-fiving like they just fixed everything

was cringey.

elliereadsthings's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

"Mijo, if the Bible tells me I shouldn't love my kids, then the Bible is wrong."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Grief, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, and Deportation

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Alcohol, Police brutality, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Outing, and Cultural appropriation

Minor: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Classism, and Medical content

kelsiepixler's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Once I started this book, I could not put it down. Devoured it in half a day. The character development was just 🤌🏻💋

When her mom ended up supporting her, I bawled. Hysterically. Full on sobs at 1 in the afternoon

The way the author draws you into the narrator’s life leaves you feeling so connected to the events that happen to her and her family members. Hands down one of the best YA novels I’ve read in a long time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia, Outing, Racism, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Deportation, and Hate crime

Moderate: Bullying, Police brutality, Sexism, Misogyny, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Classism, Abortion, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail

suns_library's review

funny hopeful reflective medium-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

4.25

It was a heartwarming story about learning to accept yourself. I could relate to wanting to be the perfect older sibling. The stress that comes with having so much weight put on you. I loved the relationship that the main character had with her brother. This book had me laughing, angry for them, and smiling because it was so heartwarming. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Hate crime, and Homophobia

Minor: Suicide attempt

kathleencoughlin's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

A good YA book that still feel fresh and relevant for adult readers. Loved the emphasis on family bonds and finding your own way to express your identity

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Deportation, Hate crime, Racism, and Police brutality

amberinpieces's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Medical content, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, and Bullying

Minor: Outing, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Blood, Deportation, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

kh_xion's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Deportation, Self harm, Abandonment, Outing, Medical content, Mental illness, and Police brutality