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The Redemption of Daya Keane By Gia Gordon

The Redemption of Daya Keane by Gia Gordon


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The Redemption of Daya Keane by Gia Gordon

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 Lesbianas Guide to Catholic School in this heartfelt, queer coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a small towns evangelical megachurch culture.

The end of Daya Keanes junior year in Escondido, Arizona, is anything but expected.

And it starts when her longtime swoon-worthy crush, Beckett Wild, actually talks to her at a party neither of them shouldve been at.

But as Dayas best friends, Stella and BRad, are quick to point out, smart, cute, artistic Beckett is also the poster girl for the wildly popular youth group at Grace Redeemer, the megachurch Dayas 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 doesnt 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 has to decide how far shes willing to surrender to Becketts world of Grace Redeemer, and who shes willing to become to be with her.

A fearless and profound tale ideal for readers of Jeff Zentner and Jennifer Dugan, The Redemption of Daya Keane gives an intimate and unforgettable look into a world that demands to be seen.

The Redemption of Daya Keane Reviews

Emotional and empowering, The Redemption of Daya Keane is full of the kind of heart and truth that vibrates off the page. Gia Gordon captures the complexities of love, faith, and growing up queer in this pitch-perfect portrayal of a young woman learning to navigate the world on her own terms. Youll be thinking about Daya and her unforgettable story long after youve finished!" Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling authorof The Way I Used to Be "The Redemption of Daya Keane is a glowing affirmation of staying true to your heart. The road might not always be easy, but Gia Gordon shows with witty and observant prose that staying true to yourself will never steer you wrong." Jason June,New York Timesbest-selling author "The Redemption of Daya Keane is a heartfelt and beautiful queer coming of age story. I fell in love with it with my whole heart. Gia Gordon took me to a world Ill never forget, where I just wanted to hang out with Daya and her dazzling friends, BRad and Stella. Read it. Now." Bill Konigsberg, Award-Winning Author of Openly Straight and The Music of What Happens "With vibes of The Half of It and The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School, Gia Gordon presents anemotional and deeply relevant coming-of-age story about the powerand thecostof embracing your truth." Jonny Garza Villa, Stonewall Honor Author of Ander & Santi Were Here "The complexity and relatability of Dayas character as she struggles to stay true to herself while pursuing Beckett is immense... it's that relatability, combined with clear prose and an enjoyable story, that allows space for nuance in topics that are typically presented as clearcut for queer youth." Booklist "Both Dayas believable voice and thoughtful contemplations on where and with whom she fits help to make space for readers contending with their own feelings around queerness and religion... [an] honest portrayal of religious trauma and the difficulties of growing up queer in close-minded spaces." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

About Gia Gordon

Gia Gordon is a Texas-based author, youth activist, and former educator. Shes cofounder of the nonprofit Never Counted Out, which provides books to classrooms and community programs. When shes not writing, Gia can be found at home with her partner and two kitties, out thrifting, or turning no-longer-wanted household goods into beautifully painted designs at Salvage Art. The Redemption of Daya Keane is her debut novel, and you can find her at giagordonwrites.com.

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CIN0063318377VG
9780063318373
0063318377
The Redemption of Daya Keane by Gia Gordon
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
2024-07-04
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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