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thelovelylibrarylady 's review for:
Camp
by L.C. Rosen
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
I loved the premise of this title from the moment I read the blurb on Goodreads. Camp is the story of Randy returning to Camp Outland, a summer camp just for queer teenagers. Previously, Randy has been able to be his authentic self and shine in the theater production each summer. However, he has recently rebranded himself to be more masculine in hopes to finally catch the attention of a fellow masculine, sporty camper. Rosen, the author, touches on important topics such as the importance of one's identity and gender presentation while still delivering a funny, attention-grabbing story. I found myself rooting for Randy to both get the guy and find his way back to being his authentic self throughout the entirety of the novel. I think Camp would be a wonderful addition to any YA collection that is in need of more LGBTQ+ representation - especially because Rosen is an own-voices author!