Noa was very judgmental and uncertain, and it seemed like Lilah’s growth was constantly stunted throughout the story.

While I did enjoy the characters and their experiences, I did not love how they were described and portrayed throughout the book. It felt very insta-love, and I never really felt the connection between Noa and Lilah. Also, I adored Lilah’s relationships with all her roommates and how supportive they were of each other throughout the story The friendships! I loved Noa and Chrissy’s friendship so much because they were always there for one another in the best ways.It was fairly cheesy at the end, but it kind of matched the tone for the rest of the book- although it did get a little more intense than I thought it would for a moment. The stalker subplot was pretty well done.I loved how these aspects were woven into the story.

The commitment to horror movies! This book is full of references to horror movies, working on movie sets, and creating the special effects and makeup for horror films.

I am so proud of how much she grew during this book.

Lilah embracing her bisexuality and combating her fears of it being a lesser queer identity.

Also, the main characters were both Jewish which was nice to see represented.

The Representation! There were so many wonderful queer characters in this book! We had lesbian, bisexual, trans, polyamory, and gay- and they were all well done.There was so much good stuff going into this story, but it just didn’t quite work out. If I had to choose one word to describe this book, it would be anti-climactic. Through hours on the movie set, a potential stalker, and stardom, Noa and Lilah need to consider if they can form a relationship strong enough to last. When the two girls meet for the first time, there is an instant connection between them- even though neither of them can find the right things to say. After getting a job as a makeup artist for a real horror film, Noa accepts the opportunity and drops out of school to pursue her dream. Lilah is an actress hoping for her big break, so when she gets a lead role in a horror film, she is ready for her chance of fame.

I Kissed a Girl by Jennet Alexander