![]() ![]() If anyone outside of Australia is reading this review, take my word for it – the author has totally nailed the setting! However, you don’t need to understand the city to enjoy the setting. In addition, being set in Ballarat was very nostalgic for me as I had to work there for a few months once. Quite often, stories like this seem to be oblivious about the impact of these factors, but this story weaves it seamlessly through the whole narrative. For example, there is an exploration of social inequity in terms of money and education and also the difference between rural/regional stories and those of major cities. I really enjoyed some of the differences in this book that set it apart from similar books. Loss is something often explored in books about older people, but we often forget that young people can experience tremendous grief at a time when just starting to come to grips with adult thinking and emotions. ![]() ![]() The exploration of grief was sharply observed, as was the main character’s journey of adjusting to a new life. ![]() I loved the main character, and their worldview. Gosh! What a pure joy it was to listen to this book! An authentic story that flows so freely, with a diverse range of voices and characters which mines the complexities and joys of teenage queer relationships. ![]()
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