There are so many book about coming out, but few rarely explore the "going in" (is that a thing?). Ramona, a 6'3" senior lives with her pregnant sister Hattie and her often-working father in a trailer park. Their home was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, but that was so long ago, she barely remembers it. Her good summer friend, Freddie, who used to come to the area only in the summers is now living in the small town. Ramona is now torn between liking Freddie, a boy, or keeping true to her defined self of only liking girls. It's something I never really thought about. There were many facets in the book, yet somehow wasn't as rave-worthy. I did like Ramona and loved Ruthie, Hattie, Saul, and of course Freddie, but it seemed like there was just something that felt flat. Not sure what it was. Good writing, good character development and plot. I guess there wasn't anyone in particular that I was rooting for, despite all the characters being likeable. hmmm.
3/5 stars
There are so many book about coming out, but few rarely explore the "going in" (is that a thing?). Ramona, a 6'3" senior lives with her pregnant sister Hattie and her often-working father in a trailer park. Their home was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, but that was so long ago, she barely remembers it. Her good summer friend, Freddie, who used to come to the area only in the summers is now living in the small town. Ramona is now torn between liking Freddie, a boy, or keeping true to her defined self of only liking girls. It's something I never really thought about. There were many facets in the book, yet somehow wasn't as rave-worthy. I did like Ramona and loved Ruthie, Hattie, Saul, and of course Freddie, but it seemed like there was just something that felt flat. Not sure what it was. Good writing, good character development and plot. I guess there wasn't anyone in particular that I was rooting for, despite all the characters being likeable. hmmm.
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December 2023
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