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Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond
5.0
funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I loved the romance, but I loved the friendships even more. This book felt extremely believable and hit a little too close to home at times. I think there was a lot of nuance the author navigated well while feeling authentic rather than preachy. What makes it 5 stars for me is how developed the protagonist was as a whole person outside of the relationship and the accountability for her flaws. 

My only criticism is how much time is spent discussing Tulsa history without acknowledging how Black Wallstreet was a massive part of Tulsa