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A review by michaelbereading
How to Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Remy Cameron is gay, Black, super-likeable, and seemingly confident to everyone around him, but Remy doesn't really know himself. When he needs to write a college entrance essay about himself, he struggles to put into words exactly who he is as he reflects on his intersectionality and sorts through all the labels that have defined him in.
I enjoyed every second of this story. Julian Winters somehow magically wrote a queer story that is light and engaging and not weighed down in trauma experiences, while also weaving in introspection and depth. It is a delicate balance to make these things happen simultaneously but it was done perfectly here. The characters were beautiful and layered the conflict was minimal but not boring. This was my first book by this author, but I am running to read another one soon!
I enjoyed every second of this story. Julian Winters somehow magically wrote a queer story that is light and engaging and not weighed down in trauma experiences, while also weaving in introspection and depth. It is a delicate balance to make these things happen simultaneously but it was done perfectly here. The characters were beautiful and layered the conflict was minimal but not boring. This was my first book by this author, but I am running to read another one soon!