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villanelleslvr 's review for:
Girls Girls Girls
by Shoshana von Blanckensee
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ahh where do i begin?!?! i loved this book. it was so raw, messy, and real. it captured the feeling of being a lesbian and trying to work through that so well. i loved the 90s san francisco setting, the road trip plot, and just watching hannah learn more about herself and what she wants for her future. her relationships with her bubbe and rachel were so heartwarming; i also really liked her and billie together (but not sam— ugh).
there are some trigger warnings to be aware of, as hannah navigates difficult situations to make money, such as stripping, sex work, and sexual assault, as well as the loss of a family member to cancer. she also experiences and navigates compulsory heterosexuality and engages in self-harming behaviors, such as drug use. one of her friends is also an addict.
ultimately, this was a book of queer joy, pain, and exploration. i felt so connected to hannah and her struggles. not knowing who you are, what you want, and if the person you want those things with even wants you back. her fear of not being fully seen and loved was so relatable. this was a book about community, growth, and coming-of-age. i am so excited for readers to get their hands on this, especially since it is coming out during pride month!
i wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who loves wlw stories, coming-of-age novels, and dare i say it, historical fiction? (absolutely wild that the 90s is considered historical fiction now omg) shoshana von blanckensee put a lot of love and hard work into this novel (20 years of it!!) and that is abundantly clear. a must-read author and debut!!
p.s. thank you to netgalley and putnam for this arc in exchange for an honest review <3
there are some trigger warnings to be aware of, as hannah navigates difficult situations to make money, such as stripping, sex work, and sexual assault, as well as the loss of a family member to cancer. she also experiences and navigates compulsory heterosexuality and engages in self-harming behaviors, such as drug use. one of her friends is also an addict.
ultimately, this was a book of queer joy, pain, and exploration. i felt so connected to hannah and her struggles. not knowing who you are, what you want, and if the person you want those things with even wants you back. her fear of not being fully seen and loved was so relatable. this was a book about community, growth, and coming-of-age. i am so excited for readers to get their hands on this, especially since it is coming out during pride month!
i wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who loves wlw stories, coming-of-age novels, and dare i say it, historical fiction? (absolutely wild that the 90s is considered historical fiction now omg) shoshana von blanckensee put a lot of love and hard work into this novel (20 years of it!!) and that is abundantly clear. a must-read author and debut!!
p.s. thank you to netgalley and putnam for this arc in exchange for an honest review <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion