The Redemption of Daya Keane by Gia Gordon

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"Emotional and empowering, The Redemption of Daya Keane is full of the kind of heart and truth that vibrates off the page." Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be We Are Okay meets The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School in this heartfelt, queer coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a small town's evangelical megachurch culture. The end of Daya Keane's junior year in Escondido, Arizona, is anything but expected. And it starts when her longtime swoon-worthy crush, Beckett Wild, talks to her at a party neither of them should've been at. But as Daya's best friends, Stella and B'Rad, are quick to point out, smart, cute, artistic Beckett is also the poster girl for the wildly popular youth group Grace Redeemer, the megachurch Daya's mom prays at and pushes her daughter to attend. Amid the concert-worthy light shows, high-energy live band, and pastor preaching to love thy neighbor so long as thy neighbor "gets right with God" first, Daya struggles to find her place in a house of worship that doesn't seem to create space for someone like her. Then again, she never planned to fall this hard for a girl like Beckett Wild. Now Daya must decide how far she's willing to surrender to Beckett's world of Grace Redeemer, and who...

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    • Gia Gordon Author
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Publication Date: 05-28-2024
    • Page Count: 304
    • Hardcover
    • Fiction
    • 5.5 (w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
    • ISBN: 9780063318373
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1 year ago
from Michigan

A gay teen determined to live her truth

Daya lives in Escondido, Arizona. It isn't a big place, so everyone knows everyone. Most people attend Grace Redeemer megachurch, a place Daya knows is not friendly to people like her. Daya's mother would love to have Daya start going to church so the huge congregation could "pray the gay away" for her wayward daughter. Daya does consider trying the church because her longtime crush Beckett Wild goes there. She knows Beckett is dating Cason, but that doesn't mean Daya can't dream about hooking up with this colorful girl. When Beckett chooses Daya as a partner for a class project, Daya can't believe her luck. They work together in the library until they decide to work from home. Alone at Daya's house, which is against her mother's rules, Beckett and Daya kiss. It seems Beckett's relationship with Cason may be just a cover for her true feelings. News around the school is about the upcoming prom and the Pure Prom being hosted by the Grace Redeemer congregation. Daya has a plan to attend the Pure Prom with B'Rad who promises to keep Cason busy so Daya can have time with Beckett. Will things go as planned or will reckless decisions foil their plans? Author Gia Gordon deftly deals with life as a queer teen in an ultra-religious community. She takes readers into Daya's and Beckett's world as they try to satisfy parents but still try to be true to themselves. Life isn't easy and doesn't come with a perfect ending. Instead, readers will feel the frustration and pressure for these determined teens.

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1 year ago

very emotional

The last thing Daya expected for anyone to ever talk to her at a party is her ultimate crush and church poster girl, Beckett. Not only does Beckett talk to her at a party, but also talking to her more at school. But the church who seems so loving and forgiving, doesn't seem to include people like her. This was a ride! Daya trying to navigate her life with her mom, her friends, her crush, and her town was definitely something. I love that she got a mix of the best people in her corner, and everyone else that seems against her. The emotions you feel while reading was truly what makes this book really good. Story-wise, though good. was not something that's new. The cherry on top of this book was B' Rad. I loved his character and even though he's not the main character, he was truly shining. The book was good, and I love how Daya finds what she was truly hoping for. * I received an eARC of this book

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