Dirty London

by Kelley York

[Angie]

Dirty London was so good! When it starts, London is bravely attending her very first Pride event. She's worried about someone from school seeing her there, but then she spots Wade and approaches him. Now, London knows that she's not alone, but she's still not ready to come out. Neither is Wade, which is why he proposes that they fake date to keep people from figuring them out. London just wants to stay under the radar and work on the play for drama club, but that's no longer possible once rumors start flying.

I loved how Dirty London was focused on being yourself rather than just finding yourself. London knows who she is, but she's decided to just blend in, and fade into the background. She lost that spunk she had in middle school when her supposed best friend dumped her for being a lesbian. It's also why she hasn't come out to anyone yet, including her family. But working on the play, she meets Amber who also tries to go unnoticed. Together they work on costumes and sets for the play, but also on bringing back who they really are. No more hiding! And of course there's also kissing!

Dirty London is a super short read, so I don't want to give too much away. I read it in one sitting, because I was completely drawn into London's life. It's awful what she's having to deal with at school, and her home life isn't exactly sunshine and roses either. I liked how she was trying to help her sister out even when she's not the nicest person in the world. And I loved that the author showed that it's okay to cut people from your life if they're having a negative impact you, no matter who they are. It was also nice to see an involved parent. London's mom may be working two jobs, but she's still there when she's needed.

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