Juliet Takes a Breath

This is such a powerful book with so many big points made. I need to mention though, that this book wasn't written for me. I'm a straight white female, so please go read reviews by people who are actually represented. :)

The writing is absolutely phenomenal. I think the dialogue and the internal thoughts are done so well. Juliet feels like a real person. The side characters as well feel so full of life on different paths. Everything about this book felt so real. Well, I'm concerned about Portland– is that really what it is like??? haha.

More than a story, this feels more like a journey. I don't know how else to explain my feelings of this book. Juliet doesn't know everything and she has to learn in order to understand, but she has a hard time with mentors. But, she has such a great attitude. Juliet is one of my favorite characters. I think one of my favorite parts of this book is how it explains white privilege and how not all feminists are good feminists. There are great moments of understanding, forgiving, and also about toxic people.

This is a book about identity and understanding yourself.

I have already recommended this to my friend getting her Master's in Women Studies and hope she can tell me more. If you are looking for a book with a lesbian main character who has to learn about her culture, a book with someone who doesn't know everything, but wants to, or a book with real characters facing real challenges, then you should really pick this one up.