Courtney Stevens

Dress Codes for Small Towns

Billie is the town preacher’s daughter, although she doesn’t fit in with everyone’s expectations! She’s a tomboy who’d rather build furniture, wear sweats instead of dresses, and get into trouble with her friends Woods, Mash, Davey, Fifty, and Janie Lee. But when Janie Lee tells Billie she’s in love with Woods, the confession fills Billie with a nagging sadness as she’s also in love with Woods…and maybe even Janie Lee! Always seen as “one of the guys”, Billie doesn’t want anyone slapping a label on her sexuality before she can even understand it herself! Afraid of ruining her friendships, she decides to keep her feelings to herself, although that’s easier said than done. It’s not just about keeping the peace, but about Billie understanding herself (as the box-defying dynamo she is), and how she fits with the general idea of “boy meets girl”.

Format: Kindle Edition, Hardcover, & Paperback

Paperback: 368 Pages

Language: English

 

4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Violeta Nedkova
“A love letter to sexual fluidity, self-discovery at the ripe age of teenagerhood, and failing to fit in the boxes society imposes on you. Filled with humour and empathy, this book will take you through small town gossip and the type of friendships that form under pressure. Beautiful and fun, heart-melting and memorable, this book deserves all the stars.”