![]() ![]() I think the most important issues addressed in The Brightsiders have to be alcohol abuse and toxic relationships, both familial and romantic. They were all outspoken and unapologetically themselves, which allowed Emmy herself to heal and grow into her own identity. Emmy is bisexual, Alfie is pansexual and genderqueer, Ryan is bisexual and Korean-American, and Chloe is genderqueer and black. What I appreciated the most was that it felt natural, rather than having token characters inserted. Back to The Brightsiders: The diversity and representation in this book was amazing. ![]() ![]() Characters from Wilde’s other novel, Queens of Geek, had cameos, which, SQUEAL!! Queens of Geek is one of the best fandom novels I've read, and all of it was so incredibly sweet. The main characters were Emmy and her bandmates, Alfie and Ryan, along with Emmy’s best friend Chloe. As much as the book had to do with celebrity, it also touched on identity and the bravery required to live in the world without putting on a front. The strength of this novel stems from the characters. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |