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ashction's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored this little book; it so quietly released into the YA world that I wish it received more hype. I discovered this from a perpetual and rotating LGBTQ+ display at my local library, held this book three months, and finally tore through it three days before it was due.
I wish I had picked it up so much sooner.
The book is a beautiful, slice-of-life meditation on sexuality and gender and identity, and it is the kind of book I wish more young adults had the chance to read. Quiet and moving, powerful and honest, I enjoyed this book so intensely from the first few chapters and fell as in love with the Hexagon as Billie herself was. And though - naturally - I had my own personal ships, I was really glad the novel ended with the calm and accepting fluidity it perpetuates. I adore this book, and I'm quite certain it is difficult to find anything else so casually inclusive and positive as this book.
I wish I had picked it up so much sooner.
The book is a beautiful, slice-of-life meditation on sexuality and gender and identity, and it is the kind of book I wish more young adults had the chance to read. Quiet and moving, powerful and honest, I enjoyed this book so intensely from the first few chapters and fell as in love with the Hexagon as Billie herself was. And though - naturally - I had my own personal ships, I was really glad the novel ended with the calm and accepting fluidity it perpetuates. I adore this book, and I'm quite certain it is difficult to find anything else so casually inclusive and positive as this book.
ebrae04's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of those books that feeds the soul. The author perfectly captures the depth and feeling of the teenage psyche that I have been looking for in all the YA I read. Billie's attractions (whether platonic, romantic, or the gray area in between) are explored not in terms of labels, but in raw honesty.
I also liked seeing how Billie dealt with juggling her faith's expectations and her sexuality - it was a nuanced perspective for me. I'm also a sucker for small-town settings, and I think the author captured the feeling of Otters Holt really well.
Anyway, I completely devoured this book over a couple of days, so I definitely recommend it. Five stars for the Hexagon!
I also liked seeing how Billie dealt with juggling her faith's expectations and her sexuality - it was a nuanced perspective for me. I'm also a sucker for small-town settings, and I think the author captured the feeling of Otters Holt really well.
Anyway, I completely devoured this book over a couple of days, so I definitely recommend it. Five stars for the Hexagon!
linwearcamenel's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
breebree23's review against another edition
2.0
I personally didn't like the writing style of the book, it was giving manic pixie girl but instead for every character. It was hard to follow along since most of the book was made up of metaphors. I think the characters could have been developed a bit more too.
akookieforyou's review against another edition
3.0
Lalathon 2018
“Most people want puddles to splash around in; Thom wants souls where scuba diving is encouraged.”
This book was alright, it never really captured me and made me fall in love with it. I very much love the message of Billie finding herself, and I'm sure many people will adore this story. My favorite character was Davey, I thought he was really charming, interesting, and lovable. If I remember anyone years after reading this book, it'll be him.
“Most people want puddles to splash around in; Thom wants souls where scuba diving is encouraged.”
This book was alright, it never really captured me and made me fall in love with it. I very much love the message of Billie finding herself, and I'm sure many people will adore this story. My favorite character was Davey, I thought he was really charming, interesting, and lovable. If I remember anyone years after reading this book, it'll be him.
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
The beginning was a little rocky, but I got into the story pretty quickly. A great narrative about exploring gender, sexuality, and their intersections without prescribing any answers. Also a really lovely look at faith and how someone can be spiritual while maintaining an identity that doesn't fit within what's deemed "acceptable" by the institutional versions of that faith.
juanitad15's review against another edition
4.0
The actually plot part of this book was not my favorite and I wasn’t really itching to see how it would all fold out, but I was more than here for the characters and their development. I loved watching their relationships shift and seeing them grow.