A review by modernmatilda
Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I am Ophelia.

Talk about a "looking in the mirror" type of book! Ophelia's discovery of her truth was VERY much like my own and when I tell you I cried, I mean I CRIED.

I absolutely LOVED the messiness of the characters and the friendships in this story. I loved the flower metaphors and the discussion of literary theory on love. I loved how this book understood what it was like to hide inside a familiar story for eons and then struggle with upending others' perspectives of you. It understood the beauty and joy in delighting in gray answers and I loved every second of reading Ophelia's story.

This book celebrates messiness. It celebrates growth and discovery and owning your truth in a way that healed a bit of my guarded little queer heart. If you loved You Should See Me in a Crown and Cool For the Summer, I think you will love this even more. This book understood my story and I'm so thankful it exists. 
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