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Gabby Rivera

Juliet Takes a Breath

Gabby RiveraFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Gabby Rivera

Juliet Takes a Breath

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Portland, Oregon • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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Super Short Summary

In Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, 19-year-old Latina lesbian Juliet Milagros Palante leaves her Bronx home for a summer internship in Portland, Oregon, with white feminist author Harlowe Brisbane, navigating self-discovery, queer culture, and intersectional feminism while grappling with familial tensions and romantic upheaval. The novel includes themes of racism and homophobia.

Emotional

Inspirational

Hopeful

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,271 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera receives praise for its refreshing and vibrant narrative centering on a young queer Puerto Rican woman exploring identity and feminism. Critics commend its authentic voice and cultural richness. However, some note that its didacticism may overwhelm the story's flow. Overall, it's celebrated for its impactful representation and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Juliet Takes a Breath?

Readers who enjoy Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera are typically drawn to diverse voices, LGBTQ+ themes, and coming-of-age stories. Fans of The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston will find Rivera’s novel equally compelling.

4.4

18,271 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Portland, Oregon • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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