Take a photo of a barcode or cover
joeycron 's review for:
All Boys Aren't Blue
by George M. Johnson
It was so interesting to read a memoir from a Black, Queer person’s perspective targeted toward teens. I think it was an important book that I hope people will check out.
There were just two perspectives that were presented throughout that didn’t sit well with me, which held it back from being a full 5 stars. There were conversations throughout the text on masculinity vs femininity and the forgiving of an abuser. This is just personal for me, I don’t think it will deter most people from loving this, and I’m happy that George M Johnson was able to show a different perspective on not allowing something to weigh them down, and finding peace for themself.
However, even with slight criticisms, I’m so happy that I was able to read this, and appreciate George sharing their story.
4.5
Edited to correct pronouns*
There were just two perspectives that were presented throughout that didn’t sit well with me, which held it back from being a full 5 stars. There were conversations throughout the text on masculinity vs femininity and the forgiving of an abuser. This is just personal for me, I don’t think it will deter most people from loving this, and I’m happy that George M Johnson was able to show a different perspective on not allowing something to weigh them down, and finding peace for themself.
However, even with slight criticisms, I’m so happy that I was able to read this, and appreciate George sharing their story.
4.5
Edited to correct pronouns*