In a summer bursting with queer brown dance parties, a sexy fling with a motorcycling librarian, and intense explorations of race and identity, Juliet learns what it means to come out-to the world, to her family, to herself. And she definitely doesn't have all the answers. Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Critically-acclaimed writer Gabby Rivera adapts her bestselling novel alongside artist Celia Moscote in an unforgettable queer coming-of-age story exploring. Her internship with legendary author Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women's bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff, is sure to help her figure out this whole 'Puerto Rican lesbian' thing. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer-what's sure to be a life-changing experience. From searching for a mentor, finding first love and falling for a new city or a new way of being, I cheered as Juliette held each moment to the light. Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. This story brought home so many memories of growing up and out of my childhood into my self. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again.īut Juliet has a plan-sort of. Rivera's writing is so poetic, visceral and earnest that Juliette feels like a close friend.

Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. 'F***ing outstanding.'-Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author Juliet Takes a Breath is a luminous journey of self-discovery.

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera