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Tag: Bisexual

March 17, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

The Necessity of Writing Queerness Without Romance, a guest post by Maria Ingrande Mora

The nature of Brynn and Skylar’s relationship doesn’t make Brynn or the book less queer. Giving Brynn a meaningful relationship that was neither romantic nor sexual was a very intentional move on my part.

January 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

Full of messages about hiding yourself, authenticity, identity, being in costume to really be seen, trust, creation, and accomplishment, this fun read has wide appeal.

December 1, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre by Robin Talley

Ultimately, my review comes down to just simply saying THIS WAS ADORABLE.

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Bangladeshi Irish Nishat grapples with her crush on Flávia, a new girl running a competing henna business.

Book Review: Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales

March 3, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

In the end, sweet with a HEA, but the path there is rough and at times painful. Those who want swoon-worthy perfection in their relationships will be disappointed, but those who are deep in their own messy lives will totally get where both Will and Ollie are coming from.

Book Review: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

May 16, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

This heartfelt story about a nonbinary teen will empower readers. Ben's journey is not always easy, but it is full of love, affirmation, and eventual happiness. This story, this representation, this example is so needed.

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Book Review: Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

April 30, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

Lou is determined to make this summer the best one ever and she has just the plan to do it. It's not a great plan. It's not even a good one. In fact, it's pretty terrible. Will her scheming bring her closer to her crush or obliterate her most important relationship?

Book Review: Our Year of Maybe by Rachel Lynn Solomon

January 22, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

Readers who like really complex relationships will love this book about best friends Sophie and Peter and what happens after Sophie donates a kidney to Peter. Life never really goes as planned, does it?

Book Review: The Resolutions by Mia Garcia

November 13, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description A heart-expanding novel about four Latinx teens who make New Year’s resolutions for one another—and the whirlwind of a year that follows. Fans of Erika L. Sánchez and Emery Lord will fall for this story of friendship, identity, and the struggle of finding yourself when all you want is to start over. From […]

Book Review: Home and Away by Candice Montgomery

October 16, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Tasia Quirk is young, Black, and fabulous. She’s a senior, she’s got great friends, and a supportive and wealthy family. She even plays football as the only girl on her private high school’s team. But when she catches her mamma trying to stuff a mysterious box in the closet, her identity is suddenly […]

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