A review by sophiafroehlich
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is an exploration of the lives of two queer women as they try and find meaning in the experiences that formed them. I  liked the two main characters and was invested in watching them overcome their pasts. It was easy to feel compassion for them. All the characters around them felt fleshed out, and for the most part acted like people who were just trying their best. 
Symbolism was used really well - it felt recognizable but not overworked. 
If you’re looking for a nuanced queer litfic with an underlying sense of optimism, I highly recommend Yerba Buena.

The relationship between the two of them felt organic, and I appreciated that they evolved as their own complete individuals without becoming codependent.