The Handsome Girl and Her Beautiful Boy by, B. T. Gottfred
Reviewer: Deb Alig, Circulation Assistant
Genre: YA LGBTQ+
Suggested Age: 16+
What is this book about? This YA novel is about two main characters, Zee and Art, who do not fit into any specific LGBTQ+ category. Zee is an androgynous tomboy who likes to wear hoodies and cargo pants and whose classmates think she is a lesbian. But Zee’s best friend Cam is a star athlete who she has had feelings for since childhood. Cam, however, has a girlfriend whose little brother is Art. Art is flamboyant and pretty so people assume he is gay, but he identifies as straight, especially when he meets Zee and falls in love with her. They have a magical attraction to each other, but they also experiment and enjoy sexual fluidity through experiences with the same gender.
My Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how the author switched back and forth between the two main characters’ perspectives. It made for a quick read. I also like the author’s important message to the reader. He presents Art and Zee as non-binary characters who see past boundaries in order to be their most authentic selves. How appropriate to emphasize and promote during Pride month!
Rating: 5/5
Three Words That Describe This Book: eye-opening, informative, magical
Give This Book A Try If You Like: Forever For A Year and Nerdy Dirty by B. T. Gottfred