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

emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Although I dont consider it particularly hard to get me to give something a 5 star review I feel few books have earned it as much as this one had. A modern romp that I read in one sitting it gives a wonderful insight into the lesbian experience and offered an often undervalued perspective on it as well. The tougher scenes at this book feel used but not overused and the conflict that occurs feels like it genuinely has to be worked on to be resolved. As a lesbian who was raised in religion this book made me absolutely sob like a snivelling baby more than once. Full of romantic tropey goodness (including but not limited to; Fake dating, secret relationship, slowburn, mutual pining that neither party thinks is mutual) if you are looking for a beautiful, touching, teen romance slowburn romance look no further.  The fact that this book is not more heavily marketed is a crime against queer readers everywhere. Heed the TWs specifcally about issues like suicide and theres no tag for it but there is HEAVY discussion of inter-generational trauma in immigrant families, adoption trauma and deportation. All of these harder topics are touched on in a meaningful and important way and the book tackles them in a thorough and nuanced way. This book offers a deeply valuable and often missing perspective into the Lesbian experience and it should be on every queer booklist imaginable. I would recommend this to every Lesbian and every queer person specifically those of us struggling with growing up queer in the church. I would especially recommend this book to those looking to diversify their reading and read more books from BIPOC authors within the queer community. Hats off to Sonora Reyes this is a wonderful book in every regard.
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