About This Book
Hayley Kiyoko's debut novel, "Girls Like Girls," is a tender and emotional young adult romance that explores themes of grief, identity, and first love. Seventeen-year-old Coley is struggling with the recent death of her mother and the upheaval of moving to a new, rural town in Oregon. Feeling isolated and lost, her world begins to shift when she meets Sonya, a captivating girl who challenges Coley to open her heart to new possibilities. This book is ideal for readers aged 12-18, offering a poignant look at navigating loss, finding connection, and embracing one's authentic self, particularly within an LGBTQ+ context. Parents should be aware of the themes of grief and budding romance.
Seventeen-year-old Coley is still grieving her mother's death when she moves to rural Oregon and feels more alone than ever, but when she meets Sonya, Coley considers risking it all and opening up her heart to love again.
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Character Death
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Coley's grief over her mother's death influence her decisions and feelings throughout the story?
2
What challenges does Coley face moving to a new, rural environment, and how does she adapt?
3
Discuss the development of Coley and Sonya's relationship. What draws them together, and what obstacles do they overcome?
4
How does the book explore themes of identity and self-discovery, especially in the context of first love?
5
What does "risking it all" mean for Coley, and what does she gain by doing so?
External Reviews
NYT Bestseller
Young Adult Hardcover (3 weeks on list)
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