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fyrekatz's review against another edition
4.0
What a bittersweet romance this book was. I don't really read books with gay romances in them often but the writing the author did in this was amazing. The characters are all pretty much lovable and real- with their flaws. This is a girl has boyfriend but meets girl who confuses girl about her sexuality a bit and she comes out eventually. At one point I was like no they must stay together and almost cried... the end was great- This book had my attention from the beginning... I luved it! Great job Charlotte! Wonderful!
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miss_mary_contrary's review
5.0
I rarely give 5 star reviews, but this book was THAT good. I fell in love with the characters right away (especially Lakyn) and enjoyed watching them grow. The plot was simple, but perfectly executed and I found myself laughing or even snorting every few pages. A must read for anyone in the LGBT+ spectrum. Just Juliet shows that you don't have to be straight to get your happy ending <3
looseleafreviews's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wowza, this book was awesome!
Lena is a high school senior who has sort of drifted through life so far, unsure of what she wants to study, unsure of why she doesn't love her boyfriend, and unsure what her future looks like. But all of that is before she meets the new girl, Juliet, who makes her realize the one major way her life isn't what it seems: that she's bisexual.
What I loved about this book is that it was so real. Often, LGBT romances are either very dark or very warm and fuzzy. While those both have their places, it's something like this book that I found most important growing up because I can actually relate to the characters.
Lena was an awesome MC. Getting to explore her development of her sexuality was the main plotline of the book, but everyone around her was just as fascinating to read. Her best friend was a lovable jerk, Juliet's live-in-cousin was sassy but not a stereotype, and Juliet, oh Juliet! What a perfect romantic lead! She was an edgy, artsy, Jack-Skellington-wearing manic pixie dream girl, but isn't that exactly what we all would have fallen for back in high schoool?
Not to say that there wasn't seriousness to the story or that Lena's journey was a cake walk, but it was a refreshing change to see an LGBT book that had engaging characters and not just a political agenda. I look forward to seeing more from this author!
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Wowza, this book was awesome!
Lena is a high school senior who has sort of drifted through life so far, unsure of what she wants to study, unsure of why she doesn't love her boyfriend, and unsure what her future looks like. But all of that is before she meets the new girl, Juliet, who makes her realize the one major way her life isn't what it seems: that she's bisexual.
What I loved about this book is that it was so real. Often, LGBT romances are either very dark or very warm and fuzzy. While those both have their places, it's something like this book that I found most important growing up because I can actually relate to the characters.
Lena was an awesome MC. Getting to explore her development of her sexuality was the main plotline of the book, but everyone around her was just as fascinating to read. Her best friend was a lovable jerk, Juliet's live-in-cousin was sassy but not a stereotype, and Juliet, oh Juliet! What a perfect romantic lead! She was an edgy, artsy, Jack-Skellington-wearing manic pixie dream girl, but isn't that exactly what we all would have fallen for back in high schoool?
Not to say that there wasn't seriousness to the story or that Lena's journey was a cake walk, but it was a refreshing change to see an LGBT book that had engaging characters and not just a political agenda. I look forward to seeing more from this author!
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charvey's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked this book, characters
were likable wished there was more of an ending
were likable wished there was more of an ending
michdenisereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
stephen_arvidson's review against another edition
3.0
Texas author Charlotte Reagan debuts with a coming-out/coming-of-age tale of a struggling bisexual teenager from a conservative household.
Seventeen-year-old Lena Newman is an intelligent, well-adjusted student and daughter of a middle-to-upper-class family. She bears all the trappings of a typical teenage existence, right down to her football-player boyfriend. As her senior year draws to a close and she finds herself on the precipice of college, the normally unflappable Lena questions her future—but when she crosses paths with the titular Juliet James, Lena begins to question everything. Outside of proclaiming her love for Princess Jasmine at the age of five, Lena has always been heterosexual. As she struggles to come to grips with her sexual identity, Lena finds solace in Juliet’s household, which is home to her live-in cousin, Lakyn, and his beloved boyfriend, Scott. Juliet’s father, Mr. James, albeit a largely peripheral character, is graciously accepting of their same-sex feelings; a sharp contrast to the prickly tolerance of Juliet’s parents and the backbiting rejection by Scott and Lakyn’s respective guardians. Juliet, while private and withdrawn, represents an untapped world of excitement and happiness that’s been sorely lacking in Lena’s life. Reagan takes readers on an intimate journey exploring the complexities of Lena’s relationship with Juliet and her path into adulthood.
Just Juliet is, at its core, a love story. While society’s intolerance of homosexuality isn’t at the forefront of the novel, Reagan acknowledges the hardships facing LGBTQ teens as well as the tribulations of adolescent identity. Just Juliet realistically depicts some of the shades and inflections of coming out, the sundry reactions by heterosexual friends, and the breadth of the spectrum between familial acceptance and disownment; however, the book would’ve benefitted from tighter editing. Reagan writes with an unrefined style that’s nearly all tell and no show; the rhythm of text flows much like a personal journal, deceptively sparse and simple, and should especially attract those teens for whom reading isn't a transformative experience. As to the more sophisticated readers, they shouldn’t be too deterred by the conversational language.
Both the novel’s tone and trajectory trill from the pages with honest and endearing characterization. The romance between Lena and Juliet is so sweet that the chemistry is felt from the imagery of their twinning hands or the absentminded tracing of fingers across one another’s flesh. Aside from garden-variety coming-out angst and conditional parental love, there’s decidedly minimal conflict. And yet, by the time audiences reach the final chapter there’s just enough emotional substance to make an impact. A rushed epilogue assures readers that the relationship between Lena and Juliet will endure the test of time. Reagan ultimately delivers a portrait of a seemingly transcendent love between two young girls who find the strength it takes to become the persons they want to be.
Seventeen-year-old Lena Newman is an intelligent, well-adjusted student and daughter of a middle-to-upper-class family. She bears all the trappings of a typical teenage existence, right down to her football-player boyfriend. As her senior year draws to a close and she finds herself on the precipice of college, the normally unflappable Lena questions her future—but when she crosses paths with the titular Juliet James, Lena begins to question everything. Outside of proclaiming her love for Princess Jasmine at the age of five, Lena has always been heterosexual. As she struggles to come to grips with her sexual identity, Lena finds solace in Juliet’s household, which is home to her live-in cousin, Lakyn, and his beloved boyfriend, Scott. Juliet’s father, Mr. James, albeit a largely peripheral character, is graciously accepting of their same-sex feelings; a sharp contrast to the prickly tolerance of Juliet’s parents and the backbiting rejection by Scott and Lakyn’s respective guardians. Juliet, while private and withdrawn, represents an untapped world of excitement and happiness that’s been sorely lacking in Lena’s life. Reagan takes readers on an intimate journey exploring the complexities of Lena’s relationship with Juliet and her path into adulthood.
Just Juliet is, at its core, a love story. While society’s intolerance of homosexuality isn’t at the forefront of the novel, Reagan acknowledges the hardships facing LGBTQ teens as well as the tribulations of adolescent identity. Just Juliet realistically depicts some of the shades and inflections of coming out, the sundry reactions by heterosexual friends, and the breadth of the spectrum between familial acceptance and disownment; however, the book would’ve benefitted from tighter editing. Reagan writes with an unrefined style that’s nearly all tell and no show; the rhythm of text flows much like a personal journal, deceptively sparse and simple, and should especially attract those teens for whom reading isn't a transformative experience. As to the more sophisticated readers, they shouldn’t be too deterred by the conversational language.
Both the novel’s tone and trajectory trill from the pages with honest and endearing characterization. The romance between Lena and Juliet is so sweet that the chemistry is felt from the imagery of their twinning hands or the absentminded tracing of fingers across one another’s flesh. Aside from garden-variety coming-out angst and conditional parental love, there’s decidedly minimal conflict. And yet, by the time audiences reach the final chapter there’s just enough emotional substance to make an impact. A rushed epilogue assures readers that the relationship between Lena and Juliet will endure the test of time. Reagan ultimately delivers a portrait of a seemingly transcendent love between two young girls who find the strength it takes to become the persons they want to be.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
To be honest, I was unsure about this book. I had already formed my opinions about this book before I had even read it. This is a situation where you can't judge a book by its content. The author did a very thoughtful job of portraying the coming of age and sexual orientation. I was very impressed. I enjoyed that the author did not force lots of sex or over the top talk about sexual orientation. The author let me the reader slowly get to know Lena and Juliet as friends first and then as a couple. They were a sweet couple together. When they did hook up I felt the love. Everyone else around them for the most part were understanding. So, this helps if anyone is thinking of sharing the news with their parents. I hope that they have a good experience as Lena did with hers. Just Juliet is a thoughtful read.