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A review by bisexualwentworth
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
- 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
THIS BOOK!!!
If you've ever been a closeted teen, if you grew up in a religious family or an immigrant family, if you've ever been worried about your financial situation to the point of that anxiety starting to run your life, if you went to private school and have complicated feelings about that, if you have really conflicted feelings about certain family members, or if you just want a really adorable yet heartfelt queer coming-of-age story, this novel is for you.
Yamilet is such a hilarious and relatable and heartbreaking protagonist and narrator. I loved her relationship with her brother and how important that relationship was to the plot. I loved Bo as a love interest and how Yami and Bo found similarities and differences in their experiences as two of the only queer people of color at their Catholic high school.
Honestly one of the most accurate representations of being a queer teenager that I've ever read.
It's hard to describe how lovely this book is. Just read it if you think it sounds interesting.
Please check the content warnings, as this book handles a lot of heavy topics, but it handles them all sensitively and delicately.
If you've ever been a closeted teen, if you grew up in a religious family or an immigrant family, if you've ever been worried about your financial situation to the point of that anxiety starting to run your life, if you went to private school and have complicated feelings about that, if you have really conflicted feelings about certain family members, or if you just want a really adorable yet heartfelt queer coming-of-age story, this novel is for you.
Yamilet is such a hilarious and relatable and heartbreaking protagonist and narrator. I loved her relationship with her brother and how important that relationship was to the plot. I loved Bo as a love interest and how Yami and Bo found similarities and differences in their experiences as two of the only queer people of color at their Catholic high school.
Honestly one of the most accurate representations of being a queer teenager that I've ever read.
It's hard to describe how lovely this book is. Just read it if you think it sounds interesting.
Please check the content warnings, as this book handles a lot of heavy topics, but it handles them all sensitively and delicately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Outing, Racism, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Self harm
Moderate: Classism, Biphobia, Bullying, Deportation, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Racial slurs