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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
52 reviews
tinyjude's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Although some topics are triggering and hard to read, the book is so easy to follow and the lovable characters make the pain melt away a little. Bo is the absolute cutest and I love how much of a lesbian disaster both girls were, it was cute and lighthearted. It hurt to see Yamiret hide so much of herself, but I understand and I wish I had the courage Bo showed here when I was in my catholic school. As well as I understand the struggle to think about ways of earning money in case you get kicked out of home when you show yourself. Also Jamal and Cesar :( babies, I hope the best for them because they also seemed so cute.
It's always the art teacher or the English teacher and we love it audjsjs
The book also deals with topics such as cultural identity, police brutality (*cough* acab) and immigration/intolerance towards immigrants, sexuality, putting boundaries in relation with your adopted white family as a person of colour dettached from your culture and your people, mental health issues, homophobia, mentions of colonialism, racist encounters, colourism, stereotypes about latine people, especially women.
I think the author did a fantastic job, and definitely all the tears I shed on the last chapters at 3 am are proof of that. But most of all, what filled my heart with joy and broke me was Yamiret and Cesar's mom. I love her.
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Deportation
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
anna__b's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Minor: Racism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, and Classism
leahkarge's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Chronic illness, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
queerloras's review
- 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
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Deportation
tinysierra's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
It has some serious aspects, like discussions and scenes about religious trauma, deportation, racism, homophobia, outings, depression and attempted suicide.
It also had a lot of funny and cute moments, too. It has the beard trope where the “straight” character fake dates the queer character’s partner to avoid coming out.
I loved the different discussions that Bo and Yamilet about their heritage, since Bo is Asian and Yami is Mexican American.
And now I need to rewatch and listen to Selena.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Outing, and Deportation
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
alex1's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Outing
jesikasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I struggled with this one because of them but also, this felt clunky and messy to me. (
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Deportation
Minor: Police brutality
fireandstars's review
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Police brutality
pitsikakku's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Outing, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Deportation
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Suicide attempt