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A review by bisexualwentworth
Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a cute lesbian coming-of-age novel that is absolutely the blueprint for so many of the queer high school books that have come after. The Henna Wars especially is a recent sapphic book that has a very similar plot. And it's a super effective formula!
This book is really historically significant, and I appreciate it so much for being one of the first YA books to portray queer characters, especially lesbians, in a positive light and with a happy ending.
The story didn't make a particular impact on me, but the historical context did. I would definitely recommend it.
This book is really historically significant, and I appreciate it so much for being one of the first YA books to portray queer characters, especially lesbians, in a positive light and with a happy ending.
The story didn't make a particular impact on me, but the historical context did. I would definitely recommend it.
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Classism