I came across this when looking for more queer ya lit; I’m not familiar with the play or any of the other context around the book. The homophobia was VERY blatant throughout the first 2/3 of the book, and I think it’s important to know that it’s not all sparkles and rainbows. That said, I do feel like the overall tone of the novel is hopeful, and even though a lot of that doesn’t feel realistic, it’s uplifting in a way that I really wanted to read, especially in a f/f ya romance. There isn’t always a lot of great f/f rep in romance generally, so having that means a whole lot!