Our Bodies Electric

very much like big mouth but with maggots instead of hormone monsters and slightly more pure......more

Zackary Vernon writes a wonderful LGBTQ self-discovery tale with Our Bodies Electric In Our Bodies Electric the reader is introduced to Josh, who is fourteen, and doesn't understand who he is and why he feels the way he does. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. ***I......more

What a fantastic read! I don't typically read YA novels, but the characters were so compelling, the setting so unusual, and the writing so vivid, that once I picked this up, I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting over a weekend camping. I didn't grow up with brothers, but if I had, I'd ha......more

The pace and tone of this book made it such a breezy read. Following mostly events that would stir the loin of Josh, we bounce around moments that are so normal, they're important. The author also gives us glimpses into other members of the community who impact their neighbors. Their complicated fee......more

If you prefer plot driven stories, this isn’t for you. It is much more a character driven novel that reads like random stories/memories that contribute to Josh’s journey to self-discovery. Based on the description and other reviews, I expected a more LGBTQ focus which didn’t quite happen for me. It......more