• Juliet Takes a Breath

  • By: Gabby Rivera
  • Narrated by: Gabby Rivera
  • Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (234 ratings)

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Juliet Takes a Breath

By: Gabby Rivera
Narrated by: Gabby Rivera
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A People magazine Best Book of Fall 2019
An Amazon Best Young Adult Book of 2019

"F--king outstanding." (Roxane Gay, New York Times best-selling author)

Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto-Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer - what's sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again.

But Juliet has a plan - sort of. Her internship with legendary author Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women's bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff, is sure to help her figure out this whole "Puerto Rican lesbian" thing. Except Harlowe's white. And not from the Bronx. And she definitely doesn't have all the answers....

In a summer bursting with queer brown dance parties, a sexy fling with a motorcycling librarian, and intense explorations of race and identity, Juliet learns what it means to come out - to the world, to her family, to herself.

©2019 Gabby Rivera (P)2021 Audible, Inc.

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Hysterical Brilliant & Beautiful

Thank you Gabby for writing this hilarious brilliant & beautiful book about Juliet, a chubby brown queer Latina that already loves herself as she is and is on a journey of deep self discovery and identity. My daughter and her best friend LOVED this book and so did I!

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Amazing, queer, human power, and growth

it's a beautiful coming of age story of a relatable brown queer character. Braking stereotypes, and falling in love!

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Loved it!

I’ve struggled to focus on any books for years but this one had me hooked.

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Healing & Growth

this book is like a portal to my younger queer self learning the language of queerness our heternoramtive culture would never allow us access too. It addresses the racism that permeates the community as well. It's a book of healing and growth. definitely worth a read.

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I am out of breath!

This was such an amazing experience. If you are just coming out, or in synthesis, you will find a way to connect with Juliet. All Allies on their journey need this book. All feminists need this book.

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Empowering

Once I started this book, I was unable to put it down. It covered every part of representation for every person; especially those of us that are POC. It shed light on things that most of us are ashamed to talk about, and it opened doors for communication for things that we are afraid to ask about. Phenomenal. Powerful. Feminine. A brilliant Ann’s inspirational read. Instant favorite.

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A fabulous listen !

This book is a must read/listen for any young queer person of color ! The feminist politics are on point. I will assign and continue to recommend this fabulous insightful joy offering book! Go Gabby Rivera!!

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Amazing!

As a 9th grade English teacher, I can’t wait to explore this book with my students! Beautifully read and written!

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from one brown, chunky, dreamy Juliet to another

thank you for pouring so much love into each of your characters. thank you for making Juliet about so many questions and not necessarily all the answers. i love your voice and performance as well and I would love to have you read me books all the time. felicidades!!

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Must Read

I loved this book. It was such an easy listen. Highly recommended for kids and adults.

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