ellenokulick 's review for:

All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages by Saundra Mitchell

5.0

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A wonderfully diverse anthology featuring stories by 17 masterful young adult authors, All Out celebrates queer relationships throughout history. This highquality collection of historical fiction and retold folktales covers a wide range of cultures, time periods and identities, ranging from 14th century Sherwood Forest to late 90s Massachusetts. No matter the time period or setting, each protagonist is on a personal journey of learning, loving, self-discovery and growth. Standout stories include “Molly’s Lips” by Dahlia Adler, “Every Shade of Red” by Elliot Wake and “Burnt Umber” by Mackenzi Lee. The positive, hopeful tone of all the stories in this collection will appeal to fans of romance and coming-out stories.