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A review by heisiiri
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a sweet little book! I've kind of felt like I'm over YA as a genre recently, but this was a very enjoyable read.
The story is wholesome and uplifting, and the characters are lovable. I felt pretty neutral about the writing style, and that's a good thing, because sometimes the typical YA writing gets annoying to me and this didn't fall into that category. It has a lot of the typical YA tropes, but none of the really frustrating ones. The romance develops quite fast and I tend to prefer a slower burn, but it's still sweet and feels believable as a teen romance.
The main character being a queer Black girl is so important, we always need more of these diverse and joyful books for young readers to relate to!
The story is wholesome and uplifting, and the characters are lovable. I felt pretty neutral about the writing style, and that's a good thing, because sometimes the typical YA writing gets annoying to me and this didn't fall into that category. It has a lot of the typical YA tropes, but none of the really frustrating ones. The romance develops quite fast and I tend to prefer a slower burn, but it's still sweet and feels believable as a teen romance.
The main character being a queer Black girl is so important, we always need more of these diverse and joyful books for young readers to relate to!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Bullying