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About the book: Jess Tucker sticks her neck out for a stranger—the buzz is someone in the dorm is a trans girl. So Tucker says it’s her, even though it’s not, to stop the finger pointing. She was an out lesbian in high school, and she figures she can stare down whatever gets thrown her way in college. It can’t be that bad. Ella Ramsey is making new friends at Freytag College, playing with on-campus gamers and enjoying her first year, but she’s rocked by the sight of a slur painted on someone else’s door. A slur clearly meant for her, if they’d only known. New rules, old prejudices, personal courage, private fear. In this stunning follow-up to the groundbreaking Being Emily, Rachel Gold explores the brave, changing landscape where young women try to be Just Girls.Get Just Girls through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
About the author: An award-winning marketing strategist and author, Rachel Gold also spent a decade as a reporter in the LGBT community where she learned many of her most important lessons about being a woman from the transgender community. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Religious Studies from Macalester College, and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Hamline University. When she’s not “translating English for English-speaking people” or working on her novels, you can find Rachel online checking out the latest games. Connect with Rachel on her website, Facebook, Twitter,or GoodReads..
My Review:
I decided to read this book because I feel as though there is not enough awareness of bullying. I am reviewing the quality of the book and not starting a LGBT discussion. I think that it is important as a reviewer to read all different books and review them honestly. My opinions may or may not differ from the characters. With that being said, I liked this book. The characters were likable and had real life dilemmas. The idea of bullying and slurs does not stop in High School. I was so happy that the author set this book in a college. I found myself proud of Jess because she stood by her beliefs and helped others. The author is also a good writer and this book was an easy read, with some very good points about the golden rule. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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Sounds like a wonderful book.
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I read the first chapter and excerpt both are very good, this would not be my typical book i would pick up, but it really had me hooked and I found myself wanting to keep reading, and felt for her, as she was pretending to have tampons, and what she is going thru sounds like it will be very touching story, and very good, thank you for the giveaway too
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ReplyDeleteI appreciate that you took time out to read the book. I'm not too big an LGBT fan and I need to gather that spirit to read each and every genre I haven't explored.
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Anti-bullying needs to become the standard. So many just don't grasp the concept.
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