A review by sarah_thebooknerd
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This YA coming of age tale deals with some tough subject matter- navigating coming out, homophobia, racism, toxic friendships, mental health/ suicidal ideation, bullying and religious indoctrination. 

Yami is a 16 year old Mexican teenager who is trying to navigate private Catholic School with her brother after he dealt with some issues at the public school and Yami was outed as a Lesbian by her best friend. She has a lot of pressure to be the "good" daughter and protect her younger brother and work to help the family. I related with the perfectionist and having to care for younger siblings aspect of the book and how hard that role is to carry. The fear that Yami carries with being outed at the new school and with her family made me cry. I cannot imagine that fear that so many young LGBTQIA2s+ people feel but that they do not have the support they need just makes me so sad. The teens at the school making fun of queer people and the racist comments made my heart even heavier for these young kids having to deal with so much at such a young age. 

This is an important book for kids to have and feel seen in. 
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