Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler
4 out of 5 stars Natalya has 24 hours to make a decision that will change her summer, and possibly her life. She could stay in NYC with her father, her friends, and finally work up the courage to talk to the cute girl she’s had a crush on for months (who she calls The Redhead). Or she could go to LA to stay with her estranged mom, maybe fix their relationship, and try new things, including working an internship at her mom’s company, alongside her grumpy but handsome co-intern. So, which will she choose? I thought this book was a lot of fun! We get to see both decisions play out in alternating chapters: Nat goes to LA to be with her mom and falls for Adam, while Tal stays in NYC and falls for Elly. It was so interesting to see both of these stories play out and the similarities/differences in Natalya’s growth. In some cases, the same event or conversation would happen in both stories, but the circumstances that led to it were different. I love a good bi love story, and this one was just unique. Instead of there being a love triangle, both romances play out individually. And regardless of who Natalya is dating, she is a proud bi individual. I also feel like I learned a lot about Jewish culture. I know I’ve read books featuring Jewish characters before, but I really liked that this one went further into detail about holidays and traditions outside of Hanukkah. I won’t spoil the ending, but I also really loved it! I think it was pretty perfect for the book. Overall, this was just a really fun, interesting, and happy queer book!
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