A review by inknosedowl
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Gosh, what a beautiful story written by Malinda Lo. I understand why it has so many awards on the front cover! The story of Lily and Kath is creative way to explore what it’s like to discover your sexuality in your teens while also being a Chinese American in the 1950s. I felt like I was with Lily the entirety of the novel. I was sitting with her and Kath at the Telegraph Club experiencing the great Tommy Andrews and I loved being apart of it. The last part of the book was absolutely devastating, but the epilogue made me happy. The only real complaint I have this book is that I thought the writing could’ve been a little more complex, but with this being a YA it is perfect. I would put it next to reading Aristotle and Dante for young readers to experience LGTBQ+ relationships. The historical fiction category has some of the best stories I have ever read and this novel continues the legacy.