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.