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jazzle_dazzle's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sarahbass's review
3.0
i liked the story but there was sooo much homophobia and such a big focus on church and stuff. also the way they portrayed b.t.b. was a bit fucked idk.
beccalove's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.5
laurenmerf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hayley_vm's review against another edition
2.0
Queer Southern YA novel with an interesting premise and an *incredible* title, so I gave it a go even though I don’t often read YA. I actually really appreciated the realistic portrayals of autism that others have complained about. The treatment of that character not so much. Ultimately I found Joanna and Dana both very unlikable and couldn’t get past it. Also more Jesus than I expected lol. DNF 50%.
craftylulu's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
shaynalambert's review against another edition
4.0
I have a lot of love for this book. I really appreciated the perspective of a lesbian Christian, because it seems so often people think those ideas are diametrically opposed. It was a delightful love story that I ate up every moment of. Jo and Mary Carlson were so cute together and I loved seeing their relationship progress. The only drawback I would say is that it felt a little longer than it needed to be? Though, honestly, I don’t know what I’d suggest trimming, so that may have just been my mindset when I was reading it.
I think this is a great YA book with some swoon-worthy romance and a lot of great things to say about the intersections of faith and queerness. There’s also a really nice depiction of a step family, which I feel like doesn’t get shown enough in YA, either. I def recommend this book!
I think this is a great YA book with some swoon-worthy romance and a lot of great things to say about the intersections of faith and queerness. There’s also a really nice depiction of a step family, which I feel like doesn’t get shown enough in YA, either. I def recommend this book!
kaulhilo's review against another edition
dnf.....this book is too fucking dumb for it’s own good
vimki's review against another edition
5.0
five bajillion stars!! oh my god i loved this so much. i related to these characters so freakin hard (even though im not religious). Joanna's story is gorgeous and i love her and Mary Coulson together. just the bestttttt oh my god. everyone must read this book.
chlobeez7's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5