gileslibrarian6 's review for:

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju

4.0

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Neema tackles a lot of life problems while also coming to terms with her queerness. Her mom left a year and a half ago without a word. Her dad and their friend, Jill, are trying to do best by her in their small, close-minded town. Neema accidentally stumbles upon a drag show during the local summer fair after being asked by a fabulous drag queen named Deidra. Neema discovers a new world that she never imagined and catches the eye of Winnow, a drag king. She also learns about the angst surrounding the town asshole, a boy her own age who doesn’t seem to have a caring bone in his body but in reality, his secrets are a product of his sour mood. Together, they start discovering the world of drag kings, queens, and in-betweens.