Rhubarb Lemonade

Absolutely ADORED this one.
Tender and atmospheric, heartfelt and so brilliantly written. Loved the unique style of writing - sometimes sparse, sometimes intense - at all time absorbing.
Going back to the beginning to soak it all in again,

Vinga spends her summer with her Grandpa on the island - a place where she fits in, is understood, and doesn't have to think about what's going on at home. A boat to repair and a schedule to her days, all interrupted by Ruth. Her opposite in many ways - but an unlikely friendship (and maybe something more) starts to form. Maybe this summer won't be so predictable after all?
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This book is sweet and heart-wrenching. I loved Vinga and I felt her pain - being different, being friendless at that age was something I recognised and so simply, truthfully put. Her Grandpa, her struggles with her parents, her difficulty making friends and having conversations was all very real and it was very easy to slip into Vinga's world.

This is definitely a book for early teenage readers and "tweens", but I enjoyed it as an adult reader too. It's an emotional read (I cried at least twice) but a good one. Vinga is a character with a lot of depth and I think a lot of kids would relate to her.

What a heartwarming story for YA readers who seek books on LGBTQ+, especially during summer! I struggled to put this book down. I will definitely be adding this book to my LGBTQ+ section in my school library as soon as it is out. Such a sweet book!!