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South of Sunshine
by Dana Elmendorf
South of Sunshine is set in Tennessee so I was definitely excited to read this book when I saw it. This book is about coming out of the closet while living in the south since it is pretty much unacceptable being gay (or just different honestly) in the south. I will say I think this book conveys Tennessee perfectly especially about people who are LGBT. In the south, religion is a huge reason a lot of people are not accepting of being gay. Although I do think people are being more accepting of people's choices more now. I wouldn't say it is more liberal exactly than say the 90's...just maybe a little more accepting. I've always wondered how other people's choices directly effects them anyways but that is a whole other topic. ;)
This books covers a lot of difficult topics like homophobia and racism - typical issues in the south. I think the thing I loved most about this book is that it for sure feels like I am reading about my home state. Everything from the descriptions to the attitudes of people. The author did a fantastic job at describing how living in the south is! Kuddos to her!
Anyways, Kaycee is a senior in high school and is quite grossed out by boys. She is tired of putting on a show and pretending that she is into guys especially when Bren comes to town because they have an immediate connection. One of her friends is gay but him being gay just isn't spoke about much. He does eventually encourage her to be herself and helps her come to terms about who she is when he realizes she is fighting the connection between her and Bren. The problem is the community is not accepting of her being gay and so basically the town turns against her. Kaycee is afraid she could lose everything. And it takes off from there.
I think this is a well written book about being gay in the south and just accepting who you are! It is a quick read but it is full of angst and emotional turmoil.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This books covers a lot of difficult topics like homophobia and racism - typical issues in the south. I think the thing I loved most about this book is that it for sure feels like I am reading about my home state. Everything from the descriptions to the attitudes of people. The author did a fantastic job at describing how living in the south is! Kuddos to her!
Anyways, Kaycee is a senior in high school and is quite grossed out by boys. She is tired of putting on a show and pretending that she is into guys especially when Bren comes to town because they have an immediate connection. One of her friends is gay but him being gay just isn't spoke about much. He does eventually encourage her to be herself and helps her come to terms about who she is when he realizes she is fighting the connection between her and Bren. The problem is the community is not accepting of her being gay and so basically the town turns against her. Kaycee is afraid she could lose everything. And it takes off from there.
I think this is a well written book about being gay in the south and just accepting who you are! It is a quick read but it is full of angst and emotional turmoil.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.