A review by corinnaxsophie
Perfect On Paper by Sophie Gonzales

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

At first I wasn’t sure if I could enjoy reading a book set in high school with main characters that are 17 y/o but I quickly realised that this book is exceptionally sweet and funny. The main character Darcy is thoughtful and intelligent and overall well written.

I loved the diverse representation of different sexualities and gender identities and especially close to my heart: the topic of internalised biphobia and bi-erasure. 
The part where Darcy speaks about her fear of not belonging to the queer community if she had a boyfriend was so well explained and the group’s response almost had me in tears, this part alone was so worth reading the book


I read the book in just one day and also enjoyed all the Australian language, that the main character Brougham used, definitely a sweet (authentic) addition to the style. 
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