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bluberrybooks'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, and Deportation
Minor: Medical content
rory1387'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Self harm and Xenophobia
Minor: Vomit and Deportation
nic_literarylair's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rarely has a young adult novel resonated with me as profoundly as 'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School.' This book manages to be both unapologetically bold and delicately empathetic in its exploration of identity, faith, and family dynamics. If I were still teaching, this would undoubtedly be a part of my curriculum, its themes and characters offering a poignant discussion point for students.
While my heart yearned for a different resolution, the emotional journey the characters undertake is a testament to their resilience and growth. They aren't just fictional entities; they're individuals with palpable strength and vulnerability. The ensemble cast, diverse in their backgrounds and experiences, feels authentic and raw – a mirror to the real world.
The narrative's exploration of seeing parents as flawed adults, and the complexities arising from conflict within the marriage, offers a stark yet compassionate look at the dynamics that shape us. It's a reminder that families are intricate tapestries, woven from both love and imperfections.
'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School' brings empowerment to its readers, evoking a sense of understanding and belonging. It's been a while since I've encountered a book so adept at reaching the innermost corners of my 16-year-old, reminding me that literature can still be a safe haven for those who feel lost, and a beacon for those navigating the labyrinth of self-discovery.
In a landscape hungry for genuine representation, this book stands tall, a remarkable testament to the power of storytelling. Every chapter invites readers to explore not only the characters' lives but also their own emotions and perspectives. 'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School' is a mirror reflecting the myriad colors of human existence. It's a call to embrace one's identity, confront adversity, and recognize the beauty within our lives. An absolute must-read for individuals of all ages, this novel is an eloquent reminder that voices silenced by society's noise deserve to be heard."
Graphic: Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Police brutality
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Lesbophobia, and Deportation
sunnysab'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Deportation
martapsalvado'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Deportation
Minor: Xenophobia and Toxic friendship
emily_mh'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? No
5.0
Rep: lesbian Chicana MC, lesbian Chinese-American LI, bisexual Chicano SC, Native American (Navajo) SC, queer Black SC
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Deportation
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: forced separation from family, disownment, suicidal ideation Minor: loss of a loved one, colourism, one use of the Spanish homophobic m-slur, one use of the lesbophobic d-slurelenushka8'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
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Outing, and Toxic friendship
massivepizzacrust's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book doesn't shy away from hard topics, and it is hard to read sometimes. Not everything is resolved by the end of the book. But the characters develop better support systems with people who will stand by them no matter what.
The audiobook read by Karla Serrato is wonderful, highly recommend!
Graphic: Cursing and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Police brutality, Outing, and Deportation
lucidreads'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia and Xenophobia
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Deportation
bisexualwentworth'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
5.0
If you've ever been a closeted teen, if you grew up in a religious family or an immigrant family, if you've ever been worried about your financial situation to the point of that anxiety starting to run your life, if you went to private school and have complicated feelings about that, if you have really conflicted feelings about certain family members, or if you just want a really adorable yet heartfelt queer coming-of-age story, this novel is for you.
Yamilet is such a hilarious and relatable and heartbreaking protagonist and narrator. I loved her relationship with her brother and how important that relationship was to the plot. I loved Bo as a love interest and how Yami and Bo found similarities and differences in their experiences as two of the only queer people of color at their Catholic high school.
Honestly one of the most accurate representations of being a queer teenager that I've ever read.
It's hard to describe how lovely this book is. Just read it if you think it sounds interesting.
Please check the content warnings, as this book handles a lot of heavy topics, but it handles them all sensitively and delicately.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Classism, and Deportation