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A review by diemnhun
Losing It by Julia Lawrinson
3.0
‘Losing It’ by Julia Lawrinson is split into 6 parts: ‘The First Week of Year 12’, Zoe’ story then Abby’s, Mala’s, Bree’s and ends with ’November Schoolies Week’
In the first section which sets up the story, the language used surrounding the girls’ pact to ‘lose it’ was very heteronormative. However, as I kept reading I was glad to discover that this book was not as heterosexual as I feared it would be.
Mala’s section was a highlight for me as I found it the most sex positive. She’s from a cultural background where sex is kept hush hush and only described in the most clinical terms (there’s a scene where Mala recalls her mum’s sex ed lesson and the reader is privy to her many questions sprouted from the straight to the point talk). Female sexuality is treated differently and female pleasure is not prioritised in her culture and society in general, and I liked the ways Mala sneakily resisted.
I also enjoyed reading Bree’s section as it was heartfelt. I wish there was more of her story.
Overall, I think 'Losing It' would be a good read for teen readers.
In the first section which sets up the story, the language used surrounding the girls’ pact to ‘lose it’ was very heteronormative. However, as I kept reading I was glad to discover that this book was not as heterosexual as I feared it would be.
Mala’s section was a highlight for me as I found it the most sex positive. She’s from a cultural background where sex is kept hush hush and only described in the most clinical terms (there’s a scene where Mala recalls her mum’s sex ed lesson and the reader is privy to her many questions sprouted from the straight to the point talk). Female sexuality is treated differently and female pleasure is not prioritised in her culture and society in general, and I liked the ways Mala sneakily resisted.
I also enjoyed reading Bree’s section as it was heartfelt. I wish there was more of her story.
Overall, I think 'Losing It' would be a good read for teen readers.