EXACTLY what I want from my contemporary YA reads and extra brownie points for promoting diversity in such an awesome fashion. Download Our Own Private Universe PDF (42.02 KB) Download; Thumbnails Document Outline Attachments. So when Aki and Lori set off on a church youth–group trip to a small Mexican town for the summer and Aki meets Christa – slightly older, far more experienced – it seems her theory is prime for the testing. Our Own Private Universe is at its best in the second half of the story; the gang puts together a debate on several issues that will be voted on by the church at a later conference, and Talley does justice to the anxiety of public speaking and of being outed without consent in this section in particular. And it's mostly about sex. As someone who is new to writing reviews, I'm still learning to be critical of what I read and I appreciate when I read different opinions. She’s consistently high quality and focuses on realities of f/f relationships that no one else does. See search results for this author. Our Own Private Universe is the story of Aki, a bi black teenager on a mission trip to Mexico with her church. In Our Own Private Universe, Aki Simon is on a religious-based mission with her church community to Mexico, and ready to test out her own theories of love, sex, and sexuality.However, Aki is bisexual and is only out to her best friend, Lori. Location(s): Mexico . Start by marking “Our Own Private Universe” as Want to Read: Error rating book. [when it seemed like Aki and Christa were done, I was going to be so content with that ending. Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Our Own Private Universe is set during the summer in Mexico. Our Own Private Universe Robin Talley. I wasn't shy or anything, It was only that sometimes, with new people, I didn't know how exactly to start a conversation. Now that she’s been involved with a girl, if they break up, does her next relationship have to be with a boy? Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. Author: Sawyer Lovett February 22, 2017. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works our own private universe - softambrollins - Professional Wrestling [Archive of Our Own] Main Content I was sent a copy of this to review a while ago, and I haven't been able to get into it. Amazon Apple Books Barnes & Noble Google Play Kobo. Harlequin Teen, $18.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-373-21198-2. This book touches on so many poignant and relevant topics. And it's mostly about sex. One of the things that I always look for and always love. Aki already knows she's bisexual—even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Add to Cart Shop Other Retailers . Still, she knows that she likes girls. Our Own Private Universe. Aki already knows she's bisexual—even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki already knows she's bisexual – even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. Robin Talley has this way of bringing serious issues to light in an extremely light, and more importantly, hopeful manner. Even though Aki is fictional, I think it would help them to feel like they’re not alone. It’s also good to learn about people who are different than you so straight teens would benefit and enjoy this book as well. Ebook. by Harlequin Teen. OTHER BOOKS. ― Robin Talley, Our Own Private Universe. This book is just the cutest thing I have read in forever. Our language is unreliable. – Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights. YA Romance where main character is a bisexual girl who is the daughter of a church leader and falls in love with a another girl during a church retreat. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she I've tried three or four times but it just hasn't stuck. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Rate as 2 out of 5, I didn't like it that much. none of them have much personality but they do a lot of stupid, annoying stuff. i want to like this book, i want to like robin talley, but i just don't. Copyright © 2017 Robin Talley. Our Own Private Universe. One of the things that I always look for and always love in books is main characters who are relatable, who make me feel seen, and I absolutely got that from Our Own Private Universe. The diversity in, Our Own Private Universe is the story of Aki, a bi black teenager on a mission trip to Mexico with her church. 3.9 • 12 Ratings; $3.99; $3.99; Publisher Description. Our Own Private Universe (eBook) by Robin Talley. What does it mean to be bisexual? Or at least try.”. She makes a deal with her friend Lori to try to have a summer fling while they are in Mexico, which is how she gets involved with Christa, a girl from another church. Welcome back. As people of faith, it's our duty to love everyone, the way God loves everyone. Flip to back Flip to front. Genre(s): Young Adult . Robin Talley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. It's going to be a summer of testing theories – and the result may just be love. Rotate Clockwise Rotate … Posts about Our own private universe written by Sofii @ A Book. Through these possible scenes we simply need these actors to play their parts in order to mask the wilting of a fiction. I live in Washington, D.C., with my wife, our baby daughter, an antisocial cat and a goofy hound dog. On this day, I’ve read 205 books (so says my Goodreads challenge). Buy Now X Buy from Amazon or your favourite bookseller. Aki thinks Christa would be the perfect girl for her to have her fling with. Excerpted from Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley. Who: Harlequin Teen Australia. Även om Aki enbart har dejtat killar förut så vet att hon är bisexuell. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Our Own Private Universe. No, it isn’t that kind of theory. Since most LGBTQ+ fiction focuses on white characters in America, it feels a little nonstandard just for starring a black, bisexual heroine and setting the … It always feels good to be represented in a positive way in popular culture. Because of this I changed my rating, I still love the book, and I wish I read it when in high school in grades 9 or 10. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. More than I'm use to see in YA, but for me they were fine. 12 minutes, S16mm > digital, 2016. Read "Our Own Private Universe" by Robin Talley available from Rakuten Kobo. As soon as I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I would love it. And it’s mostly about sex. And it's mostly about sex. Our Own Private Universe, by Robin Talley (31st) Fifteen-year-old Aki Hunter knows she’s bisexual, but up until now she’s only dated guys—and her best friend, Lori, is the only person she’s out to. Next. Trade Paperback. $3.99. Look Inside. A cute, sweet story that I throughly enjoyed. Our Own Private Universe Kindle Edition by Robin Talley (Author) › Visit Amazon's Robin Talley Page. [There's a reason for that: they're both lying to each other about who they are, and frankly everyone is lying to each other. And it's mostly about sex. It gives adequate thought and conversation to each topic without bogging down the plot or taking away from other elements. I liked to listen first. Aki is pretty sure she’s bisexual and she is just starting to accept it. Or at least try. Our Own Private Universe. No, it isn't that kind of theory. Aki already knows she's bisexual—even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Actually, Aki's theory is that she's got only one shot at living an interesting life – and that means she's got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. Fifteen–year–old Aki Simon has a theory. LGBTQ+ romances are some of my favorite books to read, but most of the main characters in the ones I have read are gay or lesbian-I have rarely had the privilege of reading about a main character who identifies as bisexual, like I do. Pub Month: Oct 2017. And it's mostly about sex. For one thing, how exactly do two girls have sex, anyway? Our Own Private Universe by Talley, Robin When Aki and her best friend Lori set off on a youth-group trip to a small Mexican town for the summer, Aki meets Christa, who helps awaken her sexual and emotional feelings towards other women. Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. So far, I’ve read (or tried—sorry, As I Descended, you just were not my thing) all of Robin Talley’s novels. No, it isn't that kind of theory. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Title: Our Own Private Universe Author: Robin Talley Genre: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQIA+ Pages: 376 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. We’d love your help. Aki and Christa and Lori are obnoxious. *Harlequin Enterprises ULC (Harlequin.com) is located at Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, 41st Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 4E3 and sends informational and promotional emails on behalf of itself and Harlequin Digital Sales Corporation. I wanted to love this book. And it's mostly about sex. The science education research director for the follow-on series Minds of Our Own discusses the research base for A Private Universe. Highlight all Match case. Era(s): Contemporary. Fifteen-year-old Aki Hunter knows she’s bisexual, but up until now she’s only dated guys—and her best friend, Lori, is the only person she’s out to. Our Own Private Universe Book Description: Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. The main character, Aki, is spending the summer with her youth church group doing odd jobs for a community in Mexico. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. On Sale: Sep 18, 2017. The only person she’s told is her best friend Lori. $15.19. * The bisexual community is extremely underrepresented in literature, so I really appreciate Robin Talley writing Our Own Private Universe. Added after: I have recently read some negative reviews on this book and opened my eyes to problematic representation in almost all aspects of the book. What are the ages of the protagonist and the love interest? DNF @ 7% (no rating because I didn't read enough of it and I don't want to be unfair). To see what your friends thought of this book, The protagonist is 15 and the love interest is either 15 or 16, They are a bit detailed. Is meaning adding up or emptying out? Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. But I'm trying to process a bit more. And it's mostly about sex. I will say that a few instances in this book hurt my feelings and angered me a bit. That continues in Our Own Private Universe, which I think may be my favorite of her novels thus far. A Thought. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. How detailed are the sex scenes? Aki and Lori are spending the summer on a mission trip to Mexico with their church, at which Aki’s father is the pastor, and two other churches. they're not unlikeable... they're not likeable... they just are. ROBIN TALLEY is a queer author who grew up in southwest Virginia and now lives in Washington, DC, with her wife and their kids. I love the cover and I was excited to read a love story between girls. A diverse story of first times and finding oneself. I’m writing this post on December 3rd. I also think this book would be a great resource for LGBT teenagers. yes, teenagers lie, but how do you have two characters in the book not just lying but completely fabricating stories about some pretty big things? Author(s): Robin Talley . No, it isn't that kind of theory. She's sort of hoping that this summer is the summer that Aki will stop living hypothetically and will start actually living. Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley Genre: YA fiction Format: Hardcover Publication date: January 31, 2017 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Page count: 384 Star rating: 3.5/5 Aki knows she’s bisexual, but she’s never actually had a girlfriend. Our Own Private Universe is a young-adult LGBT coming-of-age story. I WILL be filming a video on this book later. Aki already knows she's bisexual even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Our Own Private Universe Robin Talley. Our Own Private Universe is a young-adult LGBT coming-of-age story. Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. OUR OWN PRIVATE UNIVERSE. Our Own Private Universe is at its best in the second half of the story; the gang puts together a debate on. How do two girls have sex anyway?Since the author is married to a woman, I assume that she’s a member of the LGBT community and was able to draw from her experience to make this book authentic. It's time for her to actually do something. “If I wanted to have an interesting life - which I did - then there was no point sitting around debating everything in my head on a constant loop. It seemed like it would be such an unhealthy relationship, and when Aki finally actually talked to Madison, I decided I liked her much better than I did Christa. No, it isn't that kind of theory. Published on December 16, 2017 December 9, 2017 by Heart Full Of Books Leave a comment. Whenever the baby's sleeping, I'm probably busy writing young adult fiction about queer characters, reading books, and having in-depth conversations with friends and family about things like whether Jasmine's character motivation was sufficiently established in, “I'd never been great at meeting people. Aki and Lori are spending the summer on a mission trip to Mexico with their church, at which Aki’s father is the pastor, and two other churches. No, it isn't that kind of theory. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She makes a deal with her friend Lori to try to have a summer fling while they are in Mexico, which is how she gets involved with Christa, a girl from another church. How: A copy of this novel was provided by Harlequin Teen Australia for review. They hit things off, but anxieties about coming out, rumors, and white lies get in the way of their relationship. All rights reserved. One of the best-written contemporary LBGTQ YA books I've read. Refresh and try again. [ though one later considers the possibility of being pansexual, This books definitely has a lot of pros, but unfortunately there were an equal amount of cons for me. Even without getting to the note in Robin Talley’s acknowledgements, you can tell just by reading it that Our Own Private Universe was a true labour of love and in many ways it’s a story that needs to be out there in the world.From the get go, there’s a lot going on in this novel – maybe even too much. Our Own Private Universe. 7 James Wandersee A professor of science education at Louisiana State Univ. And it’s mostly about sex. Aki already knows she's bisexual—even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. It's funny, warm, current in the issues it talks about, and, for a book full of liars, it's refreshingly honest. Luckily for her, Christa is bi too. Not going to lie, it was a struggle. "OUR OWN PRIVATE UNIVERSE is the open, honest, thoughtful coming–of–age queer girls have been waiting for." Tag: Our Own Private Universe. In the acknowledgements she says that this book is the book she wished she had when she was a young-adult reader herself. Sadly I was a bit disappointed and since I'm not sure how to break it down, I'll do bullet points. Our Own Private Universe. They are a bit detailed. Robin Talley. As soon as I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I would love it. LGBTQ+ romances are some of my favorite books to read, but most of the main characters in the ones I have read are gay or lesbian-I have rarely had the privilege of reading about a main character who identifies as bisexual, like I do. Should she come out to her parents? Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. Ebook. I had a small bit of hope when she realized she liked Madison that the book would end as them being a future promising thing rather than her and Aki getting back together. Our Own Private Universe tells the story of fifteen-year-old Aki entering into her first real relationship, which is also her first real “proof” to herself that she is indeed bisexual. Go to First Page Go to Last Page. 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