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A review by paiges_on_pages
Don't Be a Drag by Skye Quinlan
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had such a fun time reading this story! While I think I’m a bit older than the intended audience, this is a great book for older teens who are interested in learning more about the drag community.
In this new novel by Skye Quinlan, eighteen-year-old Briar Vincent spends the summer with her drag queen brother, Beau, in New York City. Provoked by the arrogant drag king Spencer Read, she enters a drag king competition despite having no experience. With Beau’s and her new friends’ help, she transforms into Edgar Allan Foe, aiming to conquer her anxiety and win the competition, while discovering there’s more to Spencer than she thought.
While I wish the book had dug down a bit deeper into the push and pull between Briar and Selene, this is still an entertaining summer read! If you love found family, enemies to lovers, and a competitive book, this is the YA Novel for you!
Thank you to Page St YA for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
In this new novel by Skye Quinlan, eighteen-year-old Briar Vincent spends the summer with her drag queen brother, Beau, in New York City. Provoked by the arrogant drag king Spencer Read, she enters a drag king competition despite having no experience. With Beau’s and her new friends’ help, she transforms into Edgar Allan Foe, aiming to conquer her anxiety and win the competition, while discovering there’s more to Spencer than she thought.
While I wish the book had dug down a bit deeper into the push and pull between Briar and Selene, this is still an entertaining summer read! If you love found family, enemies to lovers, and a competitive book, this is the YA Novel for you!
Thank you to Page St YA for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.