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Ugh. The characters were flat / one-dimensional, the plot was aimless, and the writing felt disjointed. I know this is supposed to be realistic historical fiction, but I just didn't like this foray into sexist 70s California surfer culture. There is some feminist content, but the girls' emphasis on physical beauty and judging each other on their looks is never challenged. Plus, for a book described as bisexual, it actually feels pretty bi-erasing.

I'm trying to figure out whether my difficulty in sinking into this book is because I haven't read the first one or that the author's style just doesn't jive with me... #QueerBooks #QueerYA

This was a beautiful and empowering second installment to Honey Girl! I loved it and can't wait to see if there is more. Nani is such a badass who is finally coming to terms with her love of surfing and her love of women.