You Should See Me in a Crown

I liked this. It wasn't a 5 star for me because the ratio of seriousness of lightness, and the very easy resolution of issues, didn't quite hit the target for me. And that's a really personal thing, and I in no way find it a personal failing of the author. I just wanted more with her brother's illness, the obstacles to not fall away so quickly.

I'd almost compare it to the Schitt's Creek world, in that it was meant to take place in a town without homophobia. Here, there was some bigotry, some homophobia, but very little. There was almost this feeling that all Liz ever had to do was try harder to be popular, athletic, unique, and voila – that her worries were not quite real. I mean, I can't fault the author for wanting it to be a better world, but it seemed like there was one bad person, and once she was dealt with... Just like I understand Dan Levy wanting to make his world one of inclusion, I can't begrudge this for Leah Johnson.

But in the end, I gave in and was moved by the fairy tale ending Liz never expected to receive.