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A review by claragweny
Just as You Are by Camille Kellogg
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was enjoying the story and how relatable everyone felt that it took me till about 60% through to realize this was a Pride & Prejudice retelling. What can I say? I put the book on hold at the library months ago and forgot what it was about š¤·āāļø
As Iām nearly 30, questioning my career, constantly questioning/changing my queerness, and feeling generally listless about much of my life this book felt so, so right. It also made me miss New York so badly it hurts. The descriptions in the lesbian bars gave me vivid flashbacks to my times visiting lesbian bars there and feeling SO similarly to the characters in the book.
(What the hell, man. I gotta go move to New York, change my career, and have my big queer friend group now.) I loved all the characters so much and I want them all to be my friends (and maybe my partners š).
As Iām nearly 30, questioning my career, constantly questioning/changing my queerness, and feeling generally listless about much of my life this book felt so, so right. It also made me miss New York so badly it hurts. The descriptions in the lesbian bars gave me vivid flashbacks to my times visiting lesbian bars there and feeling SO similarly to the characters in the book.
(What the hell, man. I gotta go move to New York, change my career, and have my big queer friend group now.) I loved all the characters so much and I want them all to be my friends (and maybe my partners š).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria