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notesbynnenna 's review for:
You Should See Me in a Crown
by Leah Johnson
I want to give this book a hug and it had me welling up a little at the end there because it was all sooo sweet!
What a gem. There is so much heart in this book and I just loved Liz as a character. I loved the way she grows into her own throughout the book and realizes that there is nothing wrong with being different. And she’s funny and just genuinely such a lovely person. You cannot help but root for her and I want all of the good things for Liz!
Reading this book reminded me of my high school years and what an awkward and formative and memorable time it was. I thought the storylines with her friends Gabi and Jordan were great as it showed how friendships go up and down and how people make mistakes. I also loved the relationship she has with her brother, how close they are and the way that they take care of each other. Also, Liz deals with racism and homophobia and feeling ostracized at school. And I really sympathized with her because high school is not easy to begin with, and that’s even more true if you’re Black and queer.
There is such a sweetness and a wholesomeness to this story, and it’s exactly what I wanted to read at this moment. It’s a positive and heartwarming book, and seeing this young Black girl getting to shine and falling in love really made my heart full. You can call me a Leah Johson fan now and I cannot wait to read her next book!
What a gem. There is so much heart in this book and I just loved Liz as a character. I loved the way she grows into her own throughout the book and realizes that there is nothing wrong with being different. And she’s funny and just genuinely such a lovely person. You cannot help but root for her and I want all of the good things for Liz!
Reading this book reminded me of my high school years and what an awkward and formative and memorable time it was. I thought the storylines with her friends Gabi and Jordan were great as it showed how friendships go up and down and how people make mistakes. I also loved the relationship she has with her brother, how close they are and the way that they take care of each other. Also, Liz deals with racism and homophobia and feeling ostracized at school. And I really sympathized with her because high school is not easy to begin with, and that’s even more true if you’re Black and queer.
There is such a sweetness and a wholesomeness to this story, and it’s exactly what I wanted to read at this moment. It’s a positive and heartwarming book, and seeing this young Black girl getting to shine and falling in love really made my heart full. You can call me a Leah Johson fan now and I cannot wait to read her next book!