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dinah_yukich's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love it… but I almost did not finish. One of the things that kept me from really getting into it was that it wasn’t a very believable early 2000’s. The world felt like the 2010’s or later.
Otherwise, the book may just be written for someone too much younger than me… Juliet just didn’t resonate the way I expected her journey to… she had too little introspection for someone self described as introspective. The last third of the book was a lot stronger.
Even so, the writing was too much “tell” not enough “show.”
Otherwise, the book may just be written for someone too much younger than me… Juliet just didn’t resonate the way I expected her journey to… she had too little introspection for someone self described as introspective. The last third of the book was a lot stronger.
Even so, the writing was too much “tell” not enough “show.”
clowdywings's review against another edition
3.0
3 - Well done.
The narrative really drew me into this. The raw, unfiltered emotion from Juliet was so well done and it was clearly included in the narrative.
The two negative things that stood out for me was the miscommunication and Juliet’s cheating. Harlowe never really asks Juliet for her opinion for a lot of things, she just does things. That really frustrated me.
The narrative really drew me into this. The raw, unfiltered emotion from Juliet was so well done and it was clearly included in the narrative.
The two negative things that stood out for me was the miscommunication and Juliet’s cheating. Harlowe never really asks Juliet for her opinion for a lot of things, she just does things. That really frustrated me.
zachzakku's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This should be compulsory reading for 1) all high school seniors and 2) all aspiring politicians.
Apart from loving everything about the characters and the story, this is also just very, very well-written. It's so voicy! I was 100% with Juliet the entire time.
Apart from loving everything about the characters and the story, this is also just very, very well-written. It's so voicy! I was 100% with Juliet the entire time.
pinkprince's review against another edition
3.75
I picked this up from a local bookstore from the YA romance section and was disappointed that it wasn't romance focused LOL
This was such a great read though and what I imagine to be an accurate portrayal of white queers in Portland. LOL. I'm genuinely surprised that I liked it as much as I did! I was pretty uncomfortable with the p*ssy power white feminism at first, but that's the point right? The importance of intersectional feminism.
The progression of her releasing a white woman from the pedestal she had placed her on and confronting the racism that she and others had been facing during her summer internship was perfectly paced.
I wished there was more chapters on her fling with Kira, but I get that the plot is centered on Juliet's coming out, the unconditional love from her family, and the reality of our heroes being human with flaws.
This was such a great read though and what I imagine to be an accurate portrayal of white queers in Portland. LOL. I'm genuinely surprised that I liked it as much as I did! I was pretty uncomfortable with the p*ssy power white feminism at first, but that's the point right? The importance of intersectional feminism.
The progression of her releasing a white woman from the pedestal she had placed her on and confronting the racism that she and others had been facing during her summer internship was perfectly paced.
I wished there was more chapters on her fling with Kira, but I get that the plot is centered on Juliet's coming out, the unconditional love from her family, and the reality of our heroes being human with flaws.
owlfacewitch's review
4.0
Very fun to read! It was serving as a palette cleanser from so very intense high fantasy, and it did the job. Juliet is a character that many queer people can relate too, especially the baby queers, and her story resonates with contemporary intersectional feminism in a way that highlights both its flaws and its strengths. The writing style sometimes bored me, but only a little bit.
ofuchi's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
perfect coming of age for baby dykes regardless of their age. i'm 23 and found solace in this book. I felt like i was learning alongside Juliet. I have so many questions now and I'm ready to look into my gay ancestors.
rhistutz11's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0