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Self, Jeffery
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Although an accident leads to Christopher's death, it's mislabeled a suicide before his boyfriend Marley can explain. As Christopher's conservative-televangelist father denies his son's homosexuality to the press, Marley tries to honor the boyfriend he loved--but doing so inadvertently perpetuates the suicide myth. Self's novel addresses important, weighty issues, but thin characterization prevents Marley's moral dilemma from developing much tension.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
(3)
YA
JT, a reserved Florida teen obsessed with drag culture, reluctantly agrees to join his boyfriend and best friend on a road trip to Manhattan, where he'll compete in a "drag teen" pageant. Along the way, JT meets colorful characters and dons equally colorful costumes and wigs; it's easy to root for him on this quirky, distinctive journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
2 reviews
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