“The story though is not about a big rebellion, but the awakening and subtle exploration of Irene who is slowly finding her new path.
The language is complementary: subtle, with lots of historical references to fashion, make-up, cars, the mind-set of the early fifties – the budding relationship between Irene and Effie is more hinted at and beautifully so. Nothing brash and bold, but powerful nevertheless.
I loved the big nod to the early pioneers of lesbian fiction Ann Bannon and Marijane Meaker who were beacons to those searching for more.” – Henriette at Goodreads