Peachy Keen (104)
GEORGIA PEACHES & OTHER FORBIDDEN FRUIT by Jaye Robin Brown
Jo goes back in the closet at her liberal preacher Dad's request when he marries into a conservative family and moves to small town Georgia, but when Jo meets Mary Carlson, she can't stop her crush and must decide whether to follow the rules of her father or her heart. The blend of Christianity and LGBT relationships is refreshing, Jo's voice is strong (as is her BFF's), and the romance is sweet. Fans of Sarah Dessen will enjoy this friendship, family, and relationship tale though it comes with more swearing. A solid YA dealing with real issues and small amounts of angst. (HarperTeen, 2016)
Jo goes back in the closet at her liberal preacher Dad's request when he marries into a conservative family and moves to small town Georgia, but when Jo meets Mary Carlson, she can't stop her crush and must decide whether to follow the rules of her father or her heart. The blend of Christianity and LGBT relationships is refreshing, Jo's voice is strong (as is her BFF's), and the romance is sweet. Fans of Sarah Dessen will enjoy this friendship, family, and relationship tale though it comes with more swearing. A solid YA dealing with real issues and small amounts of angst. (HarperTeen, 2016)