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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
This may not be the BEST book I've read this month but I felt a connection between the MC and my 22-year-old self, so this is my favourite read of the month and I really wish to see it as a movie.
Robin Cooper, having made no backup plans, feels his life crumbling to pieces when he does not get accepted to his most coveted school, LAPA. Going behind his mother's back, due to previous homophobic incidents, Robin discovers Drag, really has his eyes opened about it, and decides this is his moment to shine.
Often predictable, Boy Queen is nevertheless highly entertaining and is sure to hit you in the feels. This book made me miss my mother so much, I started wondering what our lives would have been like today had we both been born two generations later...
Highly recommend! Go get this now!
Do check out this video on my channel should you wish to hear all my thoughts on this book. #WatchLikeSubscribe
Robin Cooper, having made no backup plans, feels his life crumbling to pieces when he does not get accepted to his most coveted school, LAPA. Going behind his mother's back, due to previous homophobic incidents, Robin discovers Drag, really has his eyes opened about it, and decides this is his moment to shine.
Often predictable, Boy Queen is nevertheless highly entertaining and is sure to hit you in the feels. This book made me miss my mother so much, I started wondering what our lives would have been like today had we both been born two generations later...
Highly recommend! Go get this now!
Do check out this video on my channel should you wish to hear all my thoughts on this book. #WatchLikeSubscribe
Well, what a lot of fun book Boy Queen by George Lester is! Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. And I really had Thoughts and Opinions on some of the characters (one in particular no spoilers, promise) and at times I really just wanted to shake Robin, our main character and be all, 'girl, what's with all the lies?' So Robin is just turning 18 and he is surrounded himself with an incredible assortment of supportive people. His mum, his drama teacher, his dance teacher and his friends. I love how much support Robin has in his life. Also, as an aside, I loved his relationship with him mum.
Robin doesn't have it all figured out, but he has his besties and he has this secret boyfriend, and Robin plans to go to drama school in London. But when he faces rejection after rejection for everywhere he applies, he goes through a bit of a tailspin... Honestly, I just loved poor Robin. He's so ...talented and lacking in confidence. He's so awkward and he keeps telling lies instead of just talking to the people who love and care about him! The dialogue in this is hilarious because all of the characters are full of SASS, but I wanted it all.. There was some great messages about the importance of treating the people in your life like they are important and finding those things that make you stupidly happy, about picking yourself up after set-backs.
I wanted Robin to get there quicker with his interest in drag after seeing a local drag show with his friends, not going to lie. Loved every bit of make up and high heels and the transformation of all-singing, all-dancing theatre nerd into on fire, confident Drag Queen. It was a joy to behold, as were the drag queens themselves, especially Kay Bye who shines as Robin's drag mum. This was George Lester's debut book and I cannot wait to read more by him.
Robin doesn't have it all figured out, but he has his besties and he has this secret boyfriend, and Robin plans to go to drama school in London. But when he faces rejection after rejection for everywhere he applies, he goes through a bit of a tailspin... Honestly, I just loved poor Robin. He's so ...talented and lacking in confidence. He's so awkward and he keeps telling lies instead of just talking to the people who love and care about him! The dialogue in this is hilarious because all of the characters are full of SASS, but I wanted it all.. There was some great messages about the importance of treating the people in your life like they are important and finding those things that make you stupidly happy, about picking yourself up after set-backs.
I wanted Robin to get there quicker with his interest in drag after seeing a local drag show with his friends, not going to lie. Loved every bit of make up and high heels and the transformation of all-singing, all-dancing theatre nerd into on fire, confident Drag Queen. It was a joy to behold, as were the drag queens themselves, especially Kay Bye who shines as Robin's drag mum. This was George Lester's debut book and I cannot wait to read more by him.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
i loved this book so much but the reason i gave it 3.5 stars instead of 5 is because the ending was slightly underwhelming. i expected a bit more. theres some homophobic language used and homophobic attacks so just be wary of that. i didn't enjoy reading them bits.
but take the ending away and the homophobia and you've got an amazing book. the fact i finished this in like 2 days speaks volumes. it normally takes me a week to finish a book but i flew through this.
i felt emotionally attatched to robin and i felt emotionally attached to his relationships. i mean sometimes he did piss me off but that's inevitable i guess. the characters are well likeable (apart from connor and his dickhead crew) and i just love how supportive people were (towards the end). i want to see a drag show so bad. the confidence robin got when he became mae bee. i smiled so much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia
As someone who isn't a huge fan of drag, I was slightly apprehensive heading into this, but it's safe to say I loved it! At the heart of the story is a coming of age tale about relationships with Robin's friends and his mother with drag acting as a catalyst for the development of these relationships. It was a dragcellent read!!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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While there's nothing cute about homophobia, that's the word that springs to mind when I try and describe this book. It's pretty sweet, packed with so much angsty yet glam teen energy that I feel like it's the drag queen equivalent of Pretty in Pink.
Robin feels like his whole life is over when he doesn't make it into drama school. Plus, his jock boyfriend is in the closet and then there's the sexy, mysterious new guy who is being surprisingly sweet. Then there's Robin's sassy BFF and their token straight guy, plus the gay nightclub in the next town over with a mind-blowing line-up of drag queens. It's the making of a coming-of-age queer dream.
I really have to commend the author for ensuring that the representation of drag has some diversity. The queens aren't all cis gay men, which is really important for a book aimed at teens who love RuPaul's Drag Race. It's overt about the fact that drag way more inclusive than that tired TV show, which the characters repeat endless catchphrases from (one of the only annoying parts of the book). All in all, I think this is a wonderful novel for queer teens and adults.
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adventurous
emotional