38 pages • 1 hour read
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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.
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.
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.
Lexile Level
HL760LGender / Feminism
LGBTQ
Love / Sexuality
Modern Classic Fiction
Romance
Realistic Fiction
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Race
Life/Time: Coming of Age