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A review by chidimmadesiree
Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
4.0
A beautiful cover to match such a beautiful story. This was a very gripping read that covered many important topics such as race, sexual assault, rape, sexuality, body image, anxiety and so much more. The subject matter in this book was based on the #MeToo movement and even though it took inspiration from this it still felt like it’s own entity. Camryn Garett has such a vivid way of writing from a teenager’s perspective without making them seem childish but obviously not an adult. Whenever I see complaints about YA characters usually it’s about them not being realistic and the characters in this book felt like real teenagers. I related to Josie’s thoughts about her body and how even though she wants so badly to feel confident in every ounce of her body she still doesn’t. I did find aspects of this book unrealistic like the fact a 17 year old was trusted in writing an expose of this critically acclaimed director in Hollywood and the fact she falls in love with an actor who’s on the rise. But sometimes you have to suspend your disbelief and just go with it when it comes to YA contemporary novels. This book handled important issues while also giving me a cute love story involving a fat Black queer girl and a Black queer boy like this book had LAYERS. So I’m a happy camper.