A review by readingwithkt
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I simply had a nice time listening to this book on audiobook. It is sweet, lovely and lighthearted. I accidentally consumed the story in just two days - which says a lot about how comforting and enjoyable the book was for me. It’s not pure joy, however, there are moments of hardship - bullying, caring responsibilities, grief of the loss of a parent, chronic illness, friendship breakdowns and dealing with fear of racism and homophobia. I liked some of the small commentaries made about the prejudices Liz’s mum faced versus that which she faces. Very subtle but pointed. I’d recommend this for those interested in a sweet lesbian love story. A little cheesy in places, very American-centric, but alas still a nice read.
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