The Queen of Junk Island

“[T]his intensely personal and moving narrative adeptly captures the often nerve-wracking complexity of queer adolescence.”

Publishers Weekly, 06/15/2022

“Jones never shies away from brutally honest discussions of sexual topics that were even more taboo in the 2000s when the book is set, capturing in particular the toxicity of biphobia . . . Haunting, unusual, and real.”

Kirkus Reviews, 03/02/22

“Jones’ characters explore nuanced, painful dynamics as they work through different types of loss, mental health issues, and questions of sexuality.”

Booklist, 04/01/22

“This book is a raw, poignant exploration of female teenage sexuality and how societal expectations conflate desire with shame.”

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, 04/22