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All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages
Saundra Mitchell
3.92 AVERAGE
1.05k reviews for:
All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages
Saundra Mitchell
3.92 AVERAGE
AAAAAAAHHH FINALLLY I FINISHED!!!!!!
I've been meaning to read this book since last year and it was so worth the wait.
All Out tells the stories of LGBTQ+ teens throughout history. It not only covers lesbian and gay people but also has stories on asexuality and transgender which is awesome!!!!!
I absolutely loved this anthology, especially because it's through history. The stories are set in different time periods and it's so different to the usual contemporary novels I read which made it SO GOOD!!
I love each and every story because they not only focus on the whole LGBTQ+ aspect, but also on how to accept who they are during those times.
This book is just so cute and soft and if you like 2 artsy boys falling in love in like 16th century Germany, or lesbian witches from Europe, then definitely read this!! <3333
I've been meaning to read this book since last year and it was so worth the wait.
All Out tells the stories of LGBTQ+ teens throughout history. It not only covers lesbian and gay people but also has stories on asexuality and transgender which is awesome!!!!!
I absolutely loved this anthology, especially because it's through history. The stories are set in different time periods and it's so different to the usual contemporary novels I read which made it SO GOOD!!
I love each and every story because they not only focus on the whole LGBTQ+ aspect, but also on how to accept who they are during those times.
This book is just so cute and soft and if you like 2 artsy boys falling in love in like 16th century Germany, or lesbian witches from Europe, then definitely read this!! <3333
Roja - A beautiful retelling of a classic story laced with hidden history. I will be seeking out this author's works as I am not obsessed with her voice!
The Sweet Trade - My only complaint is that it was so short. I wished there was more action and more character development. Just a few more pages of the two girls and their adventures as pirates-to-be would have been welcome!
And They Don't Kiss at the End - It was okay. A sweet little character study, I suppose, into the mind of someone realizing they may be asexual.
Burnt Umber - AWWW. So cute. Then again, it's Mackenzi Lee and I would expect nothing less.
The Dresser & The Chambermaid - I'm finding most of these stories deal with people who are just meeting and suddenly discover interest in one another over the course of a day or so. And, although I find this to be a bit far fetched, I can't help but to love its romanticism. This story was far too perfect, but I can't say I didn't love how these two girls found each other and everything worked out for them.
New Year - This story was so far different from all the others before it that I was expecting a quick romantic twist at the end. When it didn't come, I was actually relieved. I was happy to see the story focused on a realization of existing in a world where there actually are others like you. And the insight into this lesser known bit of history was very intriguing, as well.
Molly's Lips - Throughout my teen years, all I wanted was what Annabelle and Molly shared. It was like a fantasy pulled directly out of my fucking mind.
The Coven - It was beautiful, but I can't help but feel it was unfinished?
Every Shade of Red - Okay, but...that can't be the end of it!! I demand a sequel! I haven't finished, but so far this is my favorite of the stories. I'm definitely seeking out more by this author....
Willows - I was confused at the beginning. I started to understand things in the middle. And then I reached the end and.... I just don't understand what happened at all.
The Girl with the Blue Lantern - It was a quick and beautiful story about finding home and family.
The Secret Life of a Teenage Boy - It was incredibly rushed and rash and a bit unrealistic from start to finish. But I'm glad it ended the way it did.
Walking After Midnight - I was thrilled to see the demi representation and found it to be quite cute.
The End of the World as We Know It - Wonderful - 90's callbacks and all! But what really stuck out the most for me was how much I loved Ezgi's father even from the small interaction we saw with him.
Three Witches - Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The Inferno & The Butterfly - This one was stunning! It was so different and something I never knew I wanted.
Healing Rosa - In my opinion, this lacked something like direction. The whole story felt like a secret fed to the reader in small doses, but never enough to get the full picture. The language was flowery, but perhaps a bit overly so. Kind of a lackluster end to such a great collection.
Overall, I LOVED this book as much as I hoped I would! And I gained a few authors I need to check out, so that's always a positive!
The Sweet Trade - My only complaint is that it was so short. I wished there was more action and more character development. Just a few more pages of the two girls and their adventures as pirates-to-be would have been welcome!
And They Don't Kiss at the End - It was okay. A sweet little character study, I suppose, into the mind of someone realizing they may be asexual.
Burnt Umber - AWWW. So cute. Then again, it's Mackenzi Lee and I would expect nothing less.
The Dresser & The Chambermaid - I'm finding most of these stories deal with people who are just meeting and suddenly discover interest in one another over the course of a day or so. And, although I find this to be a bit far fetched, I can't help but to love its romanticism. This story was far too perfect, but I can't say I didn't love how these two girls found each other and everything worked out for them.
New Year - This story was so far different from all the others before it that I was expecting a quick romantic twist at the end. When it didn't come, I was actually relieved. I was happy to see the story focused on a realization of existing in a world where there actually are others like you. And the insight into this lesser known bit of history was very intriguing, as well.
Molly's Lips - Throughout my teen years, all I wanted was what Annabelle and Molly shared. It was like a fantasy pulled directly out of my fucking mind.
The Coven - It was beautiful, but I can't help but feel it was unfinished?
Every Shade of Red - Okay, but...that can't be the end of it!! I demand a sequel! I haven't finished, but so far this is my favorite of the stories. I'm definitely seeking out more by this author....
Willows - I was confused at the beginning. I started to understand things in the middle. And then I reached the end and.... I just don't understand what happened at all.
The Girl with the Blue Lantern - It was a quick and beautiful story about finding home and family.
The Secret Life of a Teenage Boy - It was incredibly rushed and rash and a bit unrealistic from start to finish. But I'm glad it ended the way it did.
Walking After Midnight - I was thrilled to see the demi representation and found it to be quite cute.
The End of the World as We Know It - Wonderful - 90's callbacks and all! But what really stuck out the most for me was how much I loved Ezgi's father even from the small interaction we saw with him.
Three Witches - Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The Inferno & The Butterfly - This one was stunning! It was so different and something I never knew I wanted.
Healing Rosa - In my opinion, this lacked something like direction. The whole story felt like a secret fed to the reader in small doses, but never enough to get the full picture. The language was flowery, but perhaps a bit overly so. Kind of a lackluster end to such a great collection.
Overall, I LOVED this book as much as I hoped I would! And I gained a few authors I need to check out, so that's always a positive!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
Just going to use this review space to list my favourite stories from the collection (plus authors):
1. Molly’s Lips - Dahlia Adler
2. The Inferno & The Butterfly - Shaun David Hutchinson
3. Every Shade of Red - Elliot Wake
Runners-up (as in, not 100% my favourite but I liked them a lot):
1. The Dresser & The Chambermaid - Robin Talley
2. The Girl with the Blue Lantern - Tess Sharpe
3. The Sweet Trade - Natalie C. Parker/Walking After Midnight - Kody Keplinger
This ranking is in every way based on personal feelings and therefore not objective
1. Molly’s Lips - Dahlia Adler
2. The Inferno & The Butterfly - Shaun David Hutchinson
3. Every Shade of Red - Elliot Wake
Runners-up (as in, not 100% my favourite but I liked them a lot):
1. The Dresser & The Chambermaid - Robin Talley
2. The Girl with the Blue Lantern - Tess Sharpe
3. The Sweet Trade - Natalie C. Parker/Walking After Midnight - Kody Keplinger
This ranking is in every way based on personal feelings and therefore not objective
The book as a whole was an interesting collection which will expose readers of the LGBTQIA+ community to a wide range of relatable voices so frequently denied them. For that, high fives.
Regarding the story Burnt Umber by Mackenzi Lee; what a magnificent, well thought out, developed and truly beautiful short story. I loved it.
To the author, Elliot Wake, of Every Shade of Red, PLEASE MAKE THIS A BOOK! It was wonderful, and deserves more. I am not satisfied with a mere short story. Give Robin and Will a fricken saga. Beautiful characters. Vivid imagery, and a story that I could not put down from beginning to end. What an amazing retelling.
Regarding the story Burnt Umber by Mackenzi Lee; what a magnificent, well thought out, developed and truly beautiful short story. I loved it.
To the author, Elliot Wake, of Every Shade of Red, PLEASE MAKE THIS A BOOK! It was wonderful, and deserves more. I am not satisfied with a mere short story. Give Robin and Will a fricken saga. Beautiful characters. Vivid imagery, and a story that I could not put down from beginning to end. What an amazing retelling.
stand-outs:
- roja
- burnt umber
- every shade of red
- walking after midnight
- roja
- burnt umber
- every shade of red
- walking after midnight
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia
Some of the stories were kind of boring, but the ones that were good are REALLY good. Highly recommend this--I'd read a dozen other volumes just like it.
"Now I understood what my grandmother had wanted, for me to keep my heart soft but the edges of me hard enough to survivethe world as it was."
A really good collection of short stories! I enjoyed all the different time periods and sexual identities explored in each one. Also very glad for all the happy endings, queer love is something to celebrate, not mourn.
My favorites were:
Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore
Every Shade of Red by Elliot Wake
Walking After Midnight by Kody Keplinger
The Inferno and the Butterfly by Shaun David
Healing Rosa by Tehlor Kay Mejia
A really good collection of short stories! I enjoyed all the different time periods and sexual identities explored in each one. Also very glad for all the happy endings, queer love is something to celebrate, not mourn.
My favorites were:
Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore
Every Shade of Red by Elliot Wake
Walking After Midnight by Kody Keplinger
The Inferno and the Butterfly by Shaun David
Healing Rosa by Tehlor Kay Mejia