This book packs a punch in such a short amount of time. We deal with everything from depression and suicide, sexuality and repressed sexuality, homophobia and internalized homophobia as well as gendered dynamics. So read with caution. 

You get fully engulfed in the world and characters Kiyoko created. And it’s no surprise, if you’ve seen the girls like girls music video you KNOW how this story ends. But the way it’s told breaks your heart time and time again. While at certain points gluing it back together (I was a big fan of the romance tropes used) That being said it does have a few small faults in my opinion— it’s YA so sometimes it does read as a little immature but such is YA. Especially when dealing with the tough issues this read tackles. We get certain aspects of certain characters that aren’t ever further explored. But it’s still a very moving very vital story full of multiple queer experiences that I hope are able to help some young queer readers who may pick this book up. Kiyoko attempts to teach bravery and encouragement of being one’s self. Books like this are and forever will be important. I urge you to check it out when it’s out this May 30th. 

Thank you netgalley and st Martins press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review and thank you lesbian Jesus for including the phrase “lesbian Jesus” in this book.