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A review by karydiazc
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
Not really the type of book I usually read, however I liked it.
Having some religious trauma myself it describes nicely how it is to grow up in such environments. Catholic school is never a good place to grow as a person.
Anyway, reading to queer stories like this one make me wonder if my life had been different if I had been exposed to more of the world on those important years in which you grow up and learn things about yourself.
It took me quite a while to realise I was queer and kind of wish I had known it sooner, but at the same time I'm thankful about my process not being difficult as it would have been if I had known before the moment I did.
Having some religious trauma myself it describes nicely how it is to grow up in such environments. Catholic school is never a good place to grow as a person.
Anyway, reading to queer stories like this one make me wonder if my life had been different if I had been exposed to more of the world on those important years in which you grow up and learn things about yourself.
It took me quite a while to realise I was queer and kind of wish I had known it sooner, but at the same time I'm thankful about my process not being difficult as it would have been if I had known before the moment I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia