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Perfect on Paper
by Sophie Gonzales
This book is the best bisexual representation that I have ever read. It deals with topics like bi erasure from other queer people, imposter syndrome that comes with liking the opposite gender and not feeling queer enough, and the mc had crushes on guys AND girls.
In addition to great bisexual representation, this book handled the representation of other queer identities very well too. There was representation for almost all the letters in LGBTQIA+ which made me very happy. It was also so cool to me that Darcy had a queer space that she regularly went to (the Queer & Questioning club) where she could discuss queer issues with other queer people in a space where she was comfortable.
One of the things that I loved most about this book was that despite the fact that most of the main characters were LGBTQIA+ in some way or another, there was no mention (to my memory- if there was a mention of it, it was very small) of coming out. Coming out can be a great addition to queer stories, but sometimes it feels like there aren't enough LGBTQIA+ stories where queer people just get to exist.
What really made this book so good to me was the characters and their relationships. The character development from the start of the book to the end was so cool to watch. The way that they were able to admit their flaws and make healthy changes based off of that is really amazing to see. All of the characters were so lovable and relatable. The friendships were so fun to watch evolve. The romance was also so freaking cute!
If you liked this book, I think you should read:
In addition to great bisexual representation, this book handled the representation of other queer identities very well too. There was representation for almost all the letters in LGBTQIA+ which made me very happy. It was also so cool to me that Darcy had a queer space that she regularly went to (the Queer & Questioning club) where she could discuss queer issues with other queer people in a space where she was comfortable.
One of the things that I loved most about this book was that despite the fact that most of the main characters were LGBTQIA+ in some way or another, there was no mention (to my memory- if there was a mention of it, it was very small) of coming out. Coming out can be a great addition to queer stories, but sometimes it feels like there aren't enough LGBTQIA+ stories where queer people just get to exist.
What really made this book so good to me was the characters and their relationships. The character development from the start of the book to the end was so cool to watch. The way that they were able to admit their flaws and make healthy changes based off of that is really amazing to see. All of the characters were so lovable and relatable. The friendships were so fun to watch evolve. The romance was also so freaking cute!
If you liked this book, I think you should read:
- I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver
- This book holds a lot of good representation for normally neglected queer identities (nonbinary specifically), just like Perfect on Paper. The romance in it is so cute and the relationships that are built throughout the book are so cool too. This is also one of my favorite books so I recommend it to everyone.
- Nonbinary and unlabelled (I think they're unlabelled- I haven't read it in a bit) mc who runs away from their house after coming out to their parents as nonbinary. They move in with their sister who they haven't talked to in years and have to fit in at a new school.
- Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
- This book is also written by Sophie Gonzales (author of Perfect on Paper). I would recommend this book if you liked Perfect on Paper because the writing style is very similar, as it is the same author, but it also does a great job of addressing queer issues (both big and small) in a way that's relatable.
- Ollie and Will have a summer fling when Ollie is staying with his family near his aunt and uncles house at a lake home, but due to his aunts cancer progressing, his family has to stay with his aunt and uncle for the school year. He ends up going to the same school as his summer fling, Will, and is treated worse than he would have expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia