The school is canonically racist in addition to being homophobic, and the characters discuss this as a factor without splitting the story's focus too much, using it as a point of solidarity to fight the school's generally bigoted posture.
His school that is homophobic in the 21st century was even worse in the 1980's, and his one goal is keep fellow gay kid Chaz from dying like he did the first time around. SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND pits Luis's stubbornness and optimism against the sudden reality that he's found himself transported to 1985. *I received a free review copy in exchange for an honest review of this book. Queer Rep Summary: Gay/Achillean Main Character(s), Genderqueer/Nonbinary Minor Character(s). In a story that's fresh, intersectional, and wickedly funny, David Valdes introduces a big-mouthed, big-hearted queer character that readers won't soon forget. Luis is in over his head, trying not to make things worse-and hoping he makes it back to present day at all. Especially with homophobes running the campus, including Gordo (aka Luis's estranged father). Though it turns out a conservative school in the '80s isn't the safest place to be a gay kid.
When a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985 and he meets the doomed young Chaz himself, Luis concocts a new plan-he's going to give this guy his first real kiss. But that was ages ago, when Luis's parents were in high school it would never happen today, right? He's determined to find a way to give his LGBTQ friends the respect they deserve (while also not risking his chance to be prom king, just saying…). Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. From lauded writer David Valdes, a sharp and funny YA novel that's Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back to his parents' era to save a closeted classmate's life.Īll Luis Gonzalez wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his “progressive” school still doesn't allow.
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