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carsreads's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you to the publishers for the opportunity to check out an ARC of this book through Netgalley!
CW: This book deals with issues of bullying, slut shaming, rape culture, sexual harassment, and the aftermath of an off-page rape.
I absolutely was thrilled to receive an ARC of The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes. The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School was one of my top reads of 2022 and I knew this novel would not disappoint.
This book explores so many tough topics in a sensitive and thoughtful way. The characters and story are diverse and I would find it hard for someone to not see themselves in one of the characters.
I absolutely loved the authentic neurodivergient representation and queer representation! Books like this will really change lives and will make such an impact on those who read. I know if books had been around when I was younger I would have felt so seen by the characters on the page.
Thank you Sonora for writing another beautiful book that shows real people living their real hard lives.
CW: This book deals with issues of bullying, slut shaming, rape culture, sexual harassment, and the aftermath of an off-page rape.
I absolutely was thrilled to receive an ARC of The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes. The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School was one of my top reads of 2022 and I knew this novel would not disappoint.
This book explores so many tough topics in a sensitive and thoughtful way. The characters and story are diverse and I would find it hard for someone to not see themselves in one of the characters.
I absolutely loved the authentic neurodivergient representation and queer representation! Books like this will really change lives and will make such an impact on those who read. I know if books had been around when I was younger I would have felt so seen by the characters on the page.
Thank you Sonora for writing another beautiful book that shows real people living their real hard lives.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
beffynicole's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Absolutely powerful and filled with great representation. I am so thankful that I got to read this book not only during Autism Acceptance Month, but also during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. So many of the issues touched on were raw and real. I did have some minor issues with some of the writing being a little bit choppy or scenes not being entirely realistic, but I still think this was a fantastic read and definitely worth it.
Thanks for making me cry!
Thanks for making me cry!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
rahthesungod's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
There’s a warning at the start of the book including content warnings. Sexual assault is the motivating event of the book but happens off page.