Author Robin Talley takes readers into the lives of the LGBT world. Readers will be engaged as to the "what ifs" of two teen girls and how they deal with life after high school.
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Title: What We Left Behind
Author: Robin
Talley
Illustrations: N/A
Publisher:
Harlequin Teen
ISBN: 9780373211753
Review:
Toni and Gretchen are a
popular lesbian couple at their high school. But now high school is over and
they are both college bound. At this point they both feel their relationship
and love is strong enough to stand the test of a long distance separation. Gretchen
is off to New York while Toni is headed to Harvard. Neither one realizes what
may be down the road for them.
In Gretchen’s new circle
she is caught off guard when fellow students want to know what label they
should tag her with, lesbian or genderqueer. Toni, on the other hand, is trying
to look more like a girl, but not too much. Toni is also busy finding LGBT
groups to join. The one thing they both have in common is they are both missing
each other and both are trying to figure out how to exist without the other. Their
slow reinvention of themselves as they settle in and make new friends is taking
its toll. Their new lives have them questioning their identities and their
love. Will the two come together again or continue to drift apart?
Author Robin Talley has
created a story of love and friendship. Readers will be directed into the LGBT
world. With the points of view from both main characters and their friends,
readers will be given insight on the “what ifs” of being a member of the LGBT
club. This is a read for teens at least 17 years or older. The scenario’s may
be too suggestive for a younger audience. Parents and teachers can utilize this
book as a way to open up dialogue for questions teens may have about this
lifestyle.
Courtesy of Media Masters Publicity
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