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A review by ashley_mrose530
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book. I immediately knew that I wanted Yami to be with Bo when they met. They were so cute together even though Yami was insisting on pretending to be straight. She gave me so much send-hand embarrassment and I loved it so much because she was so funny.
I loved the journey that Yami went through. I loved that she wasn't ashamed to be gay, she was only concerned about being kicked out. And the contrast from her feelings about her queerness to her brother's feelings toward his own queerness was so surprising. His story was also so compelling and I wondered if going to the catholic school was what triggered his shame or if he was ashamed of himself before that? I think this book could have worked well from either of their perspectives and I wouldn't mind another one from Ceasar's just to get his side of the events as well.
That being said, I loved that Yami went from pretending to be straight to being out and proud in front of the whole school with her girlfriend. I also loved that her struggle dealt with the very real possibility of being kicked out, which is something that young queer people have to consider every day. It was a nice change from the standard coming-out story which usually doesn't go this in depth with that side of coming out.
I loved the journey that Yami went through. I loved that she wasn't ashamed to be gay, she was only concerned about being kicked out. And the contrast from her feelings about her queerness to her brother's feelings toward his own queerness was so surprising. His story was also so compelling and I wondered if going to the catholic school was what triggered his shame or if he was ashamed of himself before that? I think this book could have worked well from either of their perspectives and I wouldn't mind another one from Ceasar's just to get his side of the events as well.
That being said, I loved that Yami went from pretending to be straight to being out and proud in front of the whole school with her girlfriend. I also loved that her struggle dealt with the very real possibility of being kicked out, which is something that young queer people have to consider every day. It was a nice change from the standard coming-out story which usually doesn't go this in depth with that side of coming out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt