Cutting this book a lot of slack considering the time period it was written. As I'd expect from many books written by a white person in the 1920s, there's a fair amount of racism in here. Disappointing to me for sure, because I think lesbians of color deserve to have a novel like this, showing that they existed in this time period. 

Still, I really liked what this book made me think about. Looking into the perspectives of lesbians/gay people in this time period was very thought provoking for me, as it's a time I haven't explored much independently. I wish I could've read this in an academic setting, honestly. I didn't appreciate this novel as much for what's in it but more what it is, which is a look into this time period.

Stephen herself is a mildly interesting character. Somewhat hard to like, but also I was rooting for her the entire book, and finding some of her experiences relatable almost a hundred years later was interesting (becoming friends with a man and then coming to the horrible realization he just wants to date you is a prime example). 

I do recommend this book, but also recommend that it's read almost informatively, rather than as something fun.