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A review by m_riaelle
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
I LOVE IT. I LOVE EVERY CHARACTER. I LOVE Y'ALL WHO GAVE THIS FIVE STARS.
And I quote from Casey McQuiston's acknowledgements, "let's hear it one more time for queer kids in red states and conservative religious communities. I love y'all so much."
The representations, plot, and characters are so overwhelmingly wonderful. You know it's a good book if you cry or almost cry when you've realised you've finished it. I tried to put it down because (a) I'm busy and (b) I don't want it to end. Yet, here I am at 1 AM, constructing a review.
I want to ask the author about a certain character who's kissed almost every team--it's for y'all to find out and have a good laugh at how the character said it. And another character (Shara) needs therapy.
*adds to favourite books*
CW from the author: Homophobia, Evangelical Christianity, religious homophobia, religious trauma, discussions of racism and misogyny, mentions of past off-page outing of an adult supporting character, threatened outing of supporting character (avoided), underage drinking
And I quote from Casey McQuiston's acknowledgements, "let's hear it one more time for queer kids in red states and conservative religious communities. I love y'all so much."
The representations, plot, and characters are so overwhelmingly wonderful. You know it's a good book if you cry or almost cry when you've realised you've finished it. I tried to put it down because (a) I'm busy and (b) I don't want it to end. Yet, here I am at 1 AM, constructing a review.
I want to ask the author about a certain character who's kissed almost every team--it's for y'all to find out and have a good laugh at how the character said it. And another character (Shara) needs therapy.
*adds to favourite books*
CW from the author: Homophobia, Evangelical Christianity, religious homophobia, religious trauma, discussions of racism and misogyny, mentions of past off-page outing of an adult supporting character, threatened outing of supporting character (avoided), underage drinking