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This was the nuanced look at sexuality that I hoped for from her first novel. I loved the characters exploring whether their queer identities change when they have what looks externally like a heteronormative relationship. I also really respected the look at anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation and codependency in teenage relationships.The R&J retelling was cleverly done.And I like how the story wrapped up without glorifying the codependency

Loving the star-crossed lovers romance trope on this one! I thought characters are amazing yet flawed and I like the flow of the story!
#ya #yaromance #lgbt #mentalhealth

A modern sort of retelling of Romeo and Juliet. It had the feuding families and the costume ball and the Romance. But when it came to what makes the original a tragedy it was a little hard to translate into a believable modern situation.

Enjoying slightly cooler weather by reading outside. #coffeenbook

Oh my stars! This book! I haven‘t been that into YA lately, but I loved this book! It dealt with hard hitting subjects, in a lighter way. Some topics include: anxiety, suicidal depression, tense relationships between non supportive parents and has two main characters who are bi. ♥️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Currently sitting at 15h 30m for #MidyearPush

I meant to post this several days ago. 🤷🏻‍♀️
I loved this book! It was light and sweet, and refreshingly inclusive!

Jennifer Dugan liked my inane comment about Isabel Sterling. Then I went all fangirl on her and she liked that comment as well!

All my lilacs are in bloom, so my backyard smells great right now.

I have not been able to focus on reading at all since this pandemic broke out, but I‘m really going to try. I‘m thinking that something light and cute might be the way to go. ❤️

There was more to this story than I thought. Of course we have some star crossed lovers, given the title and all that but it touches on much deeper topics. Depression, anxiety, and mental health in general. It also deals with searching for your identity in the LGBTQ world. I love that there are YA books that deal with these topics-it is crucial for children to see others going through the same things they are.

1st book in the #24b4monday complete. This wasn‘t the light read that I thought it would be. But it did have an important message about dealing with and seeking help for depression and anxiety.

My reading partner is sleeping on the job this morning! #24b4monday 🐶💜📚🐶💜📚

Happy Pub Day!

Jubilee and Ridley meet at a comic con. Her parents own a small indie shop. His run a cooperate chain. He agrees to spy on them to gain his dad‘s approval & spend more time with her. (Think You‘ve Got Mail, but with comics). I figured the bulk of this book was going to build to his identity being revealed. Dugan defy avoids making this the centerpiece of the story. The book about so much more. Issues around anxiety and depression are explored.

More of this in romance novels please! (Or maybe... all novels...)