โ Scribed by Mette Bach
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
In this book author Mette Bach offers a believable portrayal of an LGBTQ teen who has always identified as a lesbian. When she finds herself attracted to a South Asian boy, she comes to a new identity for herself as bisexual.
17-year-old Freyja is outspokenly lesbian and politically active about LGBTQ issues at her school's Gay-Straight Alliance. When her girlfriend Rachel breaks up with her, she suspends her work on the online video blog they created together to celebrate their pride. Instead she starts volunteering at the local food bank. But she can't figure out why the team leader at the food bank, a guy named Sanjay, doesn't seem to approve of her.
Freyja learns about food justice, and becomes attracted to Sanjay's passion for the cause. As her friendship with Sanjay grows, she realizes that they connect in a way she never did with Rachel. But can Freyja be in love with Sanjay if she identifies as a lesbian? When members of her school's GSA assume that Freyja has "gone straight" and oppose her leadership of the group, Freyja has to choose between sticking with her old idea of herself โ and taking a chance on love.
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"A fast-paced plot and clearly delineated characters examine a gender issue that is often not addressed in the quest for acceptance of LGBTQ young people: discomfort with bisexuality ... For this reason alone, I will include this title in my library collection. Recommended." (Wendy Phillips, teacher-librarian, CM: Canadian Review of Materials 2017-11-17)
"This novel flows quickly, and would be suitable for high school students who may be struggling with shaping their identity and sexuality, who may be curious about the heaviness of the political state of the world, or who may be dealing with a breakup. Rated G: Good, even great at times, generally useful!" (Sarah Atkinson, Resource Links 2017-12-21)
"The book raises important issues of environmental and social issues as not everyone can afford food, even on your own street." (Eve W., Educator NetGalley Reviewer 2018-05-11)
"I loved reading this, [and found it very relatable. Freya, Rachel and Matt are ... finding themselves, [just as readers may be questioning themselves and their identities." (A D NetGalley Reviewer 2018-05-11)
"Frejya really matures and the out come of the story is sweet. Definitely worth reading! Honest, emotional and raw feelings! Loved this book!" (Jennifer S. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-05-12)
"I really enjoyed reading this book and the author portrayed the angst, raw emotion, and "confusion" that Freyja felt about her sexuality in a very beautiful way. I would definitely recommend this book to others and I look forward to reading more of the author's work in the future." (LeTresa P. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-05-11)
"Strong female character, good story line. This is a great YA read." (Mariss A. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-06-03)
"I thought the author did a fantastic job addressing the inner turmoil Freyja had with being attracted to a boy since so much of her personality and lifestyle were wrapped up in her identity as a lesbian." (Becka G. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-06-24)
"I applaud Mette Bach for creating a narrative that can cover so much ground in so few pages. This book ... left me with so many things to consider that I doubt it'll leave me any time soon." (Katrina A. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-06-25)
"I wish we had more questioning protagonists in YA who are allowed to question and have their identity change without being judged for it." (Alexandra S. NetGalley Reviewer 2018-06-30)
An LGBTQ teen finds love in an unexpected place
Love -- Fiction
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