38 pages 1 hour read

Gabby Rivera

Juliet Takes a Breath

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, 19-year-old Latina lesbian Juliet Milagros Palante leaves her Bronx home for a summer internship in Portland, Oregon, with white feminist author Harlowe Brisbane, navigating self-discovery, queer culture, and intersectional feminism while grappling with familial tensions and romantic upheaval. The novel includes themes of racism and homophobia.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera receives praise for its refreshing and vibrant narrative centering on a young queer Puerto Rican woman exploring identity and feminism. Critics commend its authentic voice and cultural richness. However, some note that its didacticism may overwhelm the story's flow. Overall, it's celebrated for its impactful representation and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Juliet Takes a Breath?

Readers who enjoy Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera are typically drawn to diverse voices, LGBTQ+ themes, and coming-of-age stories. Fans of The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston will find Rivera’s novel equally compelling.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL760L

Book Details

Topics

Gender / Feminism

LGBTQ

Love / Sexuality

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Romance

Realistic Fiction

Themes

Identity: Sexuality

Identity: Race

Life/Time: Coming of Age