A review by serendipitysbooks
Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.75

 Sing Anyway is a cute novella about a romance between Sam and Lily that begins in a karaoke bar. Sam is non binary, uses they/ them pronouns, and is still figuring out their gender expression. Lily is fat. While she talks about some of the negative realities of being fat - particularly finding clothes that fit - the overall tone of the book is fat positive. Sam has some body dysphoria but other characters are inclusive and accepting of them, and Lily shows a lot of sensitivity in this regard. I loved that Lily and Sam were open about their vulnerabilities and insecurities, that they both had what would be considered nerdy interests and aspects to their personalities, and that they both had such supportive friends groups. I liked that they were older, although they both felt younger than their stated ages. Karaoke bar joy infused much of the story. Overall a quick, delightful and steamy read. 
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