![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, Skipstone is skilled at character development and delving into the complexities of these figures' inner workings, which makes the relative tropes function well.Ĭharacter Development/Execution: The relationships between characters, along with their motivations, feelings, and desires, are beautifully clear. Working with common themes, such as the trope of the abusive, homophobic father, the suffering and sensitive musician, and the brash tomboy, there are definitely some stereotypes present. Originality: The Moonstone Girls is a classic coming-of-age story with a handful of large twists. Skillfully avoiding the cringeworthy in her prose, she is able to feature plenty of steamy scenes that perfectly capture the intense, hormonal feelings of young love. Prose: Skipstone knows how to write romance, and writes it well. ![]() Showcasing the personalities, lives, emotions, and young love of multiple gay folks in the late sixties, Skipstone has written a work that not only is delightful to read for its pure teenaged romance, but also because it lends much-needed representation to those who suffer from living in homophobic households. Plot/Idea: Each queer person's experience is unique, and Skipstone has highlighted this well in her newest novel, The Moonstone Girls. ![]()
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