Under the Rainbow

This reads almost like a collection of connected short stories, which was both a pro and a con for me. I liked the diversity of the perspectives, but found myself wanting to go back and spend more time with characters from previous chapters. I really enjoyed the discussion of real issues here and the diversity of characters, especially the non-binary and bi representation.

I loved this! Could not put it down!
I'm not a huge fan of different chapters by different characters but it totally worked here. I loved how Laskey nailed the mindset of so many different characters in town, she must have tons of voices in her head. I just have a huge space in my heart for Avery, Harley, and Gabe.
This is a simple story: the most “homophobic” town in America gets a two-year visit from a gay Action Alliance that has come to dispel misinformation and open minds. They put up a billboard, share flyers and throw potlucks. The Alliance tried to convince the local businesses to be more inclusive. Except, some people see them as an attack on their values and way of life. Nothing is as easy as it seems and I was taken over by how PERSONAL the author made this story for each and every character. It was wonderful and laugh out loud funny at times and heart-wrenching at points. So very good!

What an enjoyable, quick read. I devoured this book. Each chapter highlights one person's story and inevitably, their connection to the same group of people. It is a touching book - about coming of age, self discovery, and discovering who and what matters. Loved it.