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A review by jshawreads
Jay's Guide to Crushing It by Ruby Clyde
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Pride Book Tours for including me on the tour for this book and providing me with a free physical copy in exchange for an honest review.
When 14 year old Jay moves to a new town and a new school, it's supposed to be a fresh start, away from a tough time at a previous school, away from skateboarding, and away from dressing like a boy. But when Jay starts to get a crush on a boy at the skatepark, who thinks Jay is a boy, and also maybe a crush on a new bestie, who thinks Jay is a girl, Jay's life starts to get a bit complicated...
A funny and generally light-hearted read, but with some really thought-provoking parts, covering gender expression, archaic gender roles and societal expectations, and Jay's thought processes on affirming their non-conformity. Jay is a really lovable main character, and the entire cast of side characters is unique and are full fledged humans in their own right. A treat and a dream to read, I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more from this author!
When 14 year old Jay moves to a new town and a new school, it's supposed to be a fresh start, away from a tough time at a previous school, away from skateboarding, and away from dressing like a boy. But when Jay starts to get a crush on a boy at the skatepark, who thinks Jay is a boy, and also maybe a crush on a new bestie, who thinks Jay is a girl, Jay's life starts to get a bit complicated...
A funny and generally light-hearted read, but with some really thought-provoking parts, covering gender expression, archaic gender roles and societal expectations, and Jay's thought processes on affirming their non-conformity. Jay is a really lovable main character, and the entire cast of side characters is unique and are full fledged humans in their own right. A treat and a dream to read, I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more from this author!