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Ready When You Are
by Gary Lonesborough
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While it took me a little bit to ease into this writing stye and culture, by the end, I was hooked. Set in an Aboriginal community in Australia, it's about two books realizing they're gay and coming to terms with it. In a community where they don't think they'll be accepted. A fair warning, there are some pretty emotional moments by the end of this book.
This is also such a unique voice for YA fiction. Honestly, I don't think there are any other books out there like this, and it's an important voice to be heard. I mean, how many YA books can you think of that feature the Aboriginal community in Australia?
I would definitely read more from this author as well. Once he hits his stride, it's such a compelling story. If you're interested in reading something a little different, I definitely recommend this one!
This is also such a unique voice for YA fiction. Honestly, I don't think there are any other books out there like this, and it's an important voice to be heard. I mean, how many YA books can you think of that feature the Aboriginal community in Australia?
I would definitely read more from this author as well. Once he hits his stride, it's such a compelling story. If you're interested in reading something a little different, I definitely recommend this one!
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Sexual content, Outing, Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug use