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A review by litwithlesia
Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the Penguin Teen Canada for the advance copy of this book!
This book simultaneously broke and healed my heart and I loved every minute of it! While it starts out very lighthearted, it quickly goes much deeper and there are so many beautiful moments. I really really loved the complex way these characters were written, and the way that Riley realizes there is so much more to everyone than what she sees on the surface. The focus on female friendship and solidarity is SO amazing and well written.
There are heavy themes of catholic guilt and the way it can hold on for far longer than you expect, while also showing a more positive side of religion as well. It felt like a very raw portrayal of what being a queer teenager in a strict religious community can be.
This book was sweet and tender, real and raw, and I absolutely could not put it down! It sucked me in from the first chapter title and it is one that I will think about often. I only wish my teenage self could read it!
This book simultaneously broke and healed my heart and I loved every minute of it! While it starts out very lighthearted, it quickly goes much deeper and there are so many beautiful moments. I really really loved the complex way these characters were written, and the way that Riley realizes there is so much more to everyone than what she sees on the surface. The focus on female friendship and solidarity is SO amazing and well written.
There are heavy themes of catholic guilt and the way it can hold on for far longer than you expect, while also showing a more positive side of religion as well. It felt like a very raw portrayal of what being a queer teenager in a strict religious community can be.
This book was sweet and tender, real and raw, and I absolutely could not put it down! It sucked me in from the first chapter title and it is one that I will think about often. I only wish my teenage self could read it!