This is such an essential piece of contemporary YA writing, with vast queer representation. Ophelia is a romantic, known for her boy crazy tendencies; however as she navigates high school and her friendships evolve, Ophelia starts to question what she's previously thought about herself and those she's attracted to. Maybe she isn’t only attracted to the male gender?
This book tackles so many common high school scenarios, even the dreaded prom date conundrum. However my favorite part of this book was how effortlessly it represented and educated the reader on various sexual identities. The education and exposure is effortlessly woven within the plot, which makes it feel so natural. Gender and sexual identity isn't a one size fits all and that is what makes the education in this book so powerful for current and future young readers.
This book tackles so many common high school scenarios, even the dreaded prom date conundrum. However my favorite part of this book was how effortlessly it represented and educated the reader on various sexual identities. The education and exposure is effortlessly woven within the plot, which makes it feel so natural. Gender and sexual identity isn't a one size fits all and that is what makes the education in this book so powerful for current and future young readers.