Myracle, L. (2003). Kissing Kate. Kissing Kate tells the story of best friends Lissa and Kate, who on a drunken night at a party, passionately kiss, changing everything. Lissa confused by the interaction, wants to talk about the kiss, but Kate will have nothing of it. In order to understand what is happening to her, Lissa starts to explore her feelings by a new age dream therapy which includes some heavy metaphors that may go over they heads of some readers. This story chronicles Lissa journey as she comes to terms with her own sexuality and their friendship together. Although Myracle develops a believable and sympathetic character in Lissa, the authenticity of her friendship with Kate is questionable. From the start, the author emphasizes the complete differences between the two, but never really offers a reason as to why they have been friends for four years. Overall, a nice, light coming-out story. Not recommended for those wishing to read something with more substance, but entertaining nonetheless. Suitable for high schoolers.
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