tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8323914139835270773..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Invisible BoysDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-50710056709410362902019-12-19T06:22:02.905+11:002019-12-19T06:22:02.905+11:00It's amazing Star and so incredibly hopeful as...It's amazing Star and so incredibly hopeful as well. It's been one of my favourites this year and would love to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8794735733791557572019-12-19T04:27:30.642+11:002019-12-19T04:27:30.642+11:00These stories are so incredibly important aren'...These stories are so incredibly important aren't they. Australian young adult really seems to be leading the way by tackling these very real issues that effect young men and it's so wonderful to see diverse representation making such an impact with readers as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74974952763841887202019-12-16T12:54:13.146+11:002019-12-16T12:54:13.146+11:00This book sounds so intense, and so so so importan...This book sounds so intense, and so so so important.<br />I think this is a book that will likely make me be angry, cry, and angry cry on behalf of these boys.<br />Toxic masculinity is horrid, and I can only begin to imagine the struggles these boys go through.<br />Your review is so lovely, Kelly. I'm adding this to my wish list asap!LittleMissStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298231468790078146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52416033240844705922019-12-12T21:20:37.451+11:002019-12-12T21:20:37.451+11:00This sounds brilliant, and timely and emotional. I...This sounds brilliant, and timely and emotional. I am truly loving books like this that are tackling how boys grow up -- in this case in regional Australia -- and being gay (or different in other ways) can mean to young men (and women) in this environment. Thoughful review as always Kelly!Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53127991196602856512019-12-12T18:08:59.533+11:002019-12-12T18:08:59.533+11:00Thanks Suzanne and I couldn't agree more. I ho...Thanks Suzanne and I couldn't agree more. I hope you can pick up a copy, I think you'll really enjoy this one.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52125563173724103092019-12-12T18:07:24.211+11:002019-12-12T18:07:24.211+11:00It's such an important discussion Greg and I&#...It's such an important discussion Greg and I'm thankful books like Invisible Boys exists for young men to feel as though they're seen and they matter.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62932646322885841582019-12-12T16:55:08.142+11:002019-12-12T16:55:08.142+11:00Thank you! It's sad and incredibly frustrating...Thank you! It's sad and incredibly frustrating that we still have not only queerphobes but in Australia now, the government are passing legislation that will allow people to discriminate under religious beliefs. So bigots and queerphobes will be able to spread hate and hide behind their religion. It's absolutely disgusting.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13975552031565507642019-12-12T16:49:06.730+11:002019-12-12T16:49:06.730+11:00Couldn't have said it better myself Karen. Whi...Couldn't have said it better myself Karen. While I don't want to minimise the experiences of youths living in large cities, I can imagine that with small town homophobia and bigotry, often there's no means for young people to escape or find support. As a country, we desperately need to have these conversations and promote inclusive and supportive environments. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54757316088754832692019-12-12T16:31:37.785+11:002019-12-12T16:31:37.785+11:00I've had such a great run with books lately Li...I've had such a great run with books lately Lily, this is definitely one of the most important reads I've read. It's so important for young men to see themselves within the pages of books and especially in Australian literature where diversity is lacking in so many areas. I hope readers get on board with Invisible Boys and pick up a copy, it'll be one of the best purchases you make this year.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36905353222624568352019-12-12T16:21:20.322+11:002019-12-12T16:21:20.322+11:00Holden Sheppard is such a phenomenal author Lauren...Holden Sheppard is such a phenomenal author Lauren. Invisible Boys is a book that will ignite discussion and raise awareness of how many young men endure in silence. The authors note was also really touching and I could see him in each of the characters which only endeared me to these characters more. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36391458531555593692019-12-12T13:54:48.533+11:002019-12-12T13:54:48.533+11:00This sounds like such a powerful and timely read. ...This sounds like such a powerful and timely read. Great review!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-186557004708807292019-12-12T12:00:12.378+11:002019-12-12T12:00:12.378+11:00It's nice to see books like this addressing th...It's nice to see books like this addressing the toxic masculinity that seems so prevalent. Glad this was good!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24207058463655955772019-12-12T11:20:13.299+11:002019-12-12T11:20:13.299+11:00Sounds intense and the idea that they are forced t...Sounds intense and the idea that they are forced to live under those circumstance makes me sad. Sounds like the author did a phenomenal job. Great review!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19872856419161644762019-12-12T07:57:37.829+11:002019-12-12T07:57:37.829+11:00This sounds amazing Kelly! There aren't enough...This sounds amazing Kelly! There aren't enough books like this around. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64725025003436539462019-12-12T05:45:32.081+11:002019-12-12T05:45:32.081+11:00gosh you've been reading a lot of emotionally ...gosh you've been reading a lot of emotionally but important to discuss books lately. This looks positively heartbreaking in a lot of aspects. What a lovely review.Lily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-47514405842267008252019-12-12T00:21:10.409+11:002019-12-12T00:21:10.409+11:00Oh wow, this sounds amazing. I really need to read...Oh wow, this sounds amazing. I really need to read this. I love that it's tackling the "boys will be boys" mindset, toxic masculinity, and even how religion can suppress people into hiding who they are. It sounds like a very intense, but well done book, and I'm so glad you told me about it. I'm adding this to my wish right now. Thanks, Kelly!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.com