Gravel Queen

This was a *wonderful* book and the only reason it's not going in my "special omg must keep" pile is I have a friend who wants it. But yes. Awesome book.

I really liked that this book didn't just focus on the "omg lesbian!" part, that relationship and consequences and stuff... It was more about Aurin's life, her friendship with Kenney and Fred, her crazy household, and getting to know the "new girl" was very much in the background for awhile. Even when things started happening, it was so much about herself, her life, her friends, not just "omg lesbian!". Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing books that are more blatant and centered around that, but I think this is a bit more realistic. Coming out and/or realizing it isn't going to be the show more only thing going on in your life at that moment, and many books act like it is. I really liked that this book was different in that respect. show less