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A review by hickorynut
Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel by Gabby Rivera
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
3.75
This was a complicated story about a young Latina adult named Juliet coming out to her family right before embarking on her first trip to the west coast to begin and internship with a white feminist. It touches on her struggles to be accepted by her family, her understanding of the queer community, the complexities of white/BIPOC queer relationships, learning of white-centered feminism versus intersectionality, and the difficult path of growing into the confidence of someone who can advocate for themself and their community.
While it was such an important book that touched on so many important, often-overlooked parts of allyship and queer identities, it was a bit rough to read as someone who's a bit deeper into intersectionality. It was an important journey that many of us go on, but I did feel at times that Juliet's path was overshadowed by the stories and biases of those of the people around her. It's a difficult balance to incorporate the naivety and ignorance of an uneducated mind with the growth and blossoming into diverse intersectionality.
While it was such an important book that touched on so many important, often-overlooked parts of allyship and queer identities, it was a bit rough to read as someone who's a bit deeper into intersectionality. It was an important journey that many of us go on, but I did feel at times that Juliet's path was overshadowed by the stories and biases of those of the people around her. It's a difficult balance to incorporate the naivety and ignorance of an uneducated mind with the growth and blossoming into diverse intersectionality.