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The Mural
For Peyton Kelly, being a lesbian isn’t something she’s in denial about. She's acutely aware of her sexuality – despite how uncomfortable it makes her in her conservative Georgia town.
When Jamie Kendall, the cute, openly-gay, new girl from Chicago moves to the small town of Branton, Peyton finds it harder to conceal the truth about herself. As the girls end up working together for a mural competition, Peyton is forced to recognize her fears of coming out and must find the courage to show everyone her true colors.
When Jamie Kendall, the cute, openly-gay, new girl from Chicago moves to the small town of Branton, Peyton finds it harder to conceal the truth about herself. As the girls end up working together for a mural competition, Peyton is forced to recognize her fears of coming out and must find the courage to show everyone her true colors.
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341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2021
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May 30, 2021
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.
The Mural follows Peyton, high school senior and class president, as she tries to navigate the social pressures of a small town high school. To make matters more complicated, she's falling for the new girl, Jamie, but doesn't know how to come out to her friends and family.
I thought this was a really poignant coming of age story. While it had its classic YA moments of partying with friends and stressing about school work, it also dealt with a lot of heavy topics. I personally related to a lot of Peyton's experiences and feelings, and thought that the way her inner thoughts were written were very relatable.
I had a few issues with inconsistencies and the way some of the plot points were wrapped up in the end. However, I still liked the book as a whole. I enjoyed reading about the friendships and seeing Peyton's relationship with Jamie develop over time. And I feel like if you're looking for a sapphic YA contemporary along the lines of maybe ou Should See Me In A Crown, you should try this one.
Trigger Warnings: alcohol consumption, depression, forced outing, homophobia, mention of suicide
The Mural follows Peyton, high school senior and class president, as she tries to navigate the social pressures of a small town high school. To make matters more complicated, she's falling for the new girl, Jamie, but doesn't know how to come out to her friends and family.
I thought this was a really poignant coming of age story. While it had its classic YA moments of partying with friends and stressing about school work, it also dealt with a lot of heavy topics. I personally related to a lot of Peyton's experiences and feelings, and thought that the way her inner thoughts were written were very relatable.
I had a few issues with inconsistencies and the way some of the plot points were wrapped up in the end. However, I still liked the book as a whole. I enjoyed reading about the friendships and seeing Peyton's relationship with Jamie develop over time. And I feel like if you're looking for a sapphic YA contemporary along the lines of maybe ou Should See Me In A Crown, you should try this one.
Trigger Warnings: alcohol consumption, depression, forced outing, homophobia, mention of suicide
April 8, 2021
As someone who grew up as part of the LGBT community in the south I related to the main character so much. This book was amazing and filled with so many lessons and relatable moments. I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in record time and once I was done, I read it again. Absolutely incredible writing.
March 29, 2021
AMAZING!! I love this book so much❤️❤️❤️
March 29, 2021
I love this story!!
March 29, 2021
Amazing book, everyone should read it!
March 31, 2021
I love reading books by this Author she writes great books this book is very good I have read it 3 times it that good
April 3, 2021
So worth it. I love this book so much<3
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December 21, 2021
Trigger & Content Warnings
Homomisia
Forced outing
Alcohol consumption
Depression
Suicide mentioned
Homomisia
Forced outing
Alcohol consumption
Depression
Suicide mentioned
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June 1, 2022I love this story alot
March 31, 2021
A book that keeps you at your toes, wanting to know what happens next. An amazing and beautiful story.❤😭
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