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A review by cherryswift
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So
5.0
I know a lot of people recommend this as a sapphic Heartstopper and sure, they both have teen LGBTQ+ characters and take place in the UK but this is more or less where the similarities end. To say this is a wlw version of Heartstopper would be taking away from how unique and amazing this story is all on its own.
I really loved how much representation this book had and all the different types of it. The characters were built really well and I'm happy this book covered different types of queer experiences: realizing you're queer, knowing your identity but being unable to share it with others... and included so much diversity in terms of race, gender identity and sexuality. I'm really happy there was an overall positive attitude and acceptance towards the LGBTQ+ community and I loved Elsie's personal journey into becoming more visibly involved with it. I was happy that she was able to feel more and more seen for who she was as the novel went on.
Honestly this might be one of the best feel-good sapphic books out there.
EDIT: I have forgotten to mention this in my original review but it was so great to see the inclusive language the author used. They wouldn't really use gendered pronouns for any person who hasn't already established/shared their gender identity and I personally feel like it showed how easy it is not to assume someone's gender OR misgender them. I'm very grateful for this book!
I really loved how much representation this book had and all the different types of it. The characters were built really well and I'm happy this book covered different types of queer experiences: realizing you're queer, knowing your identity but being unable to share it with others... and included so much diversity in terms of race, gender identity and sexuality. I'm really happy there was an overall positive attitude and acceptance towards the LGBTQ+ community and I loved Elsie's personal journey into becoming more visibly involved with it. I was happy that she was able to feel more and more seen for who she was as the novel went on.
Honestly this might be one of the best feel-good sapphic books out there.
EDIT: I have forgotten to mention this in my original review but it was so great to see the inclusive language the author used. They wouldn't really use gendered pronouns for any person who hasn't already established/shared their gender identity and I personally feel like it showed how easy it is not to assume someone's gender OR misgender them. I'm very grateful for this book!