Reviews by Tag: lgbtq

Teen Review
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

By Madeline Miller
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Lillian_reviews
Mar 8, 2024

The Song of Achilles is and has remained one of my favorite books of all time. There are many quotes from this book that really hold a place in my heart. The plot doesn't take long to pick up, which is nice if you have a short attention span like me. I love all the Greek mythology references, but if you don't know too much about Greek mythology no worries you can still understand the book! It is a lovely forbidden slow burn romance.

Teen Review
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

By Madeline Miller
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 20, 2023

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a novel that reimagines the epic Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus. It tells the story from the perspective of Patroclus, who becomes Achilles' closest companion and lover. The novel explores their deep bond as they navigate the challenges of growing up, training under the centaur Chiron, and eventually joining the Trojan War. Miller delves into their emotional journey, the complexities of their relationship, and the impact of destiny on their lives.

Teen Review
Wider Than the Sky by Katherine Rothschild

Wider Than the Sky

By Katherine Rothschild
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Aadhya
Aug 18, 2023

Wider Than the Sky was an emotional and enjoyable read, with the classic clashing of opposite sisters and the unexpected unity when they’re striving to achieve the same goal. With an emphasis on embracing the LGBTQIA+ community, Katherine Rothschild writes about the shocking experience of two sisters discovering that their late father died while hiding a significant part of his identity.

Teen Review
If This Gets Out

If This Gets Out

By Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jul 21, 2023

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales is a boy band romance that will capture heartstrings. Following the band, Saturday, throughout a tour we see two castmates fall in love and face challenges that come with being queer and being a teenager in the spotlight. Issues of coming out and discovering who you are is presented throughout the novel. Zach and Reuben face challenges from all around them and challenges in their own relationship.

Teen Review
Nick and Charlie

Nick and Charlie

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Nick and Charlie is a novella written by Alice Oseman, which is a spin-off of her popular Heartstopper series. Teens Nick and Charlie are now in their final year of school, and they face challenges regarding their future as Nick is going off to university. Oseman’s beautiful artwork once again adds to her strong story-telling, with endearing and engaging characters as well.

Teen Review
Heartstopper Volume 4

Heartstopper Volume 4

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Heartstopper Volume 4 continues the love story of Alice Oseman’s characters Charlie and Nick through her expressive graphic novel format. It is an inspiring, tender and engaging story of empathy, understanding, and friendship as the 2 teens navigate their relationship in the face of external pressures. As with prior Hearstopper novels, themes regarding the challenges of identity, mental health and LGBTQIA+ are explored.

Teen Review
Hearstopper 3

Hearstopper Volume 3

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman is her third installment in this series. It is a captivating and emotionally-charged story of love, acceptance, and personal growth as it follows the main characters, teens Nick and Charlie. The characters are warm, appealing and relatable, with a rockier path to navigate in this story, but again with the telling more special through Oseman’s gorgeous artwork. This novel is another amazing read from Oseman, which left me excited to read the next chapter for Nick and Charlie.

Teen Review
Heartstopper 2

Heartstopper Volume 2

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Heartstopper Volume 2 is Oseman’s second graphic novel in this series, and continues to explore the developing relationship between teenagers Nick and Charlie. It is an well-paced, emotional, and engaging story of self-discovery, identify, family expectations and acceptance. Oseman’s artwork is fantastic, with her writing quite powerful and compelling. The LGBTQIA+ themes are again explored in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

Teen Review
Heartstopper by Alice Heartstopper by Alice Osemen

Heartstopper

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Heartstopper Volume 1 is a touching and uplifting graphic novel from Alice Oseman that captures the joys and struggles of first love. It tells the story of Charlie, an openly gay and engaging character, and straight rugby player Nick, from their tentative friendship to blossoming romance with themes of self-discovery and self-identity. It offers an emotional look at what it’s like to be young, gay, and trying to find your place in the world.

Teen Review
Chainbreaker

Chainbreaker

By Tara Sim
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Helton W.
Apr 19, 2023

Tara Sim's Chainbreaker is the second book in her "Timekeeper" series, and continues Danny Hart’s story as a clock mechanic in a world where time is controlled by clock towers. This novel delves deeper into the politics and time universe established in the word originally introduced in Timekeeper.

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