All tagged LGBTQ

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT by Meryl Wilsner

Set in a convincingly realistic Hollywood complete with glamorous awards shows and the sacrifices demanded of those who want to walk their red carpets, Something to Talk About manages to take on injustices pulled straight from today's headlines while still delivering an empowering and optimistic love story. ⁠ ⁠

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST by Mason Deaver

Mason Deaver’s I Wish You All the Best was my favorite YA read of 2019 and the coming of age story I wish I’d had to give to my non-binary teen when they were in high school. The protagonist, Ben De Backer, is a queer, non-binary teen who’s finding their way after a gutting rejection by their parents in the book’s early pages. While I was in tears within the first few pages, ultimately, Ben’s story is one of resilience and hope.