A review by act4life25
Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball by Jason June

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for an advanced digital copy.

I have read two books by Jason June before this one (Jay’s Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue). I think these books are all (for the most part) lighthearted and enjoyable reads. I do think there can be some sensitive topics discussed but feel like these are relatively tame queer representation to feel seen and acknowledged. A perfect light-hearted read with some cute romance.

I have loved all of the characters that Jason June writes about. They all feel like genuine people (even the not-so-great characters). The way they are written helps me to immediately relate them to someone I know in my personal life.

This was a quick read and it was nice to read something that was fun. I felt like this book had a “life lesson” that the character had to learn in the end, which was a little cheesy. However, I did like the choice that Riley made in the end with another character (trying to avoid any spoilers). It was refreshing.