A diverse coming of age story

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For queer teens that are still questioning themselves will feel a certain kin ship with Ophelia. It is not a contemporary romance involving two people but it is a romance involving one's self to accept change and celebrating different kinds of love. Marie also weaves acceptance and mental health into the story that is subtle but notable in all of the characters growth. The theme that is the center of Ophelia After All is identity and all the facets of someone's identity. From sexuality, gender, heritage, race, and religion; all of these are highlighted in Ophelia After All. Marie's ability as a writer is full of potential and masterful in creating stories that are diverse and well researched.

Ophelia After All is the book that I would recommend to teenage me and any teenager that wants to see themselves represented. It is like a dose of assurance, safety, and comfort to readers that everything will be okay and that there is love everywhere, either from friends or family or a youth center. Identity is such a complex thing that changes with time and experience, Marie reassures us that it is no rush to finding who you are as it is a process and not a race. I highly recommend Ophelia After All to anyone that is looking for that reassurance and comforting hug.