This was a truly enjoyable read for me. The mix of 60s culture, music and the exploration of sexuality during a difficult time for the characters just makes for a wonderful mix. It's one of those books that has stayed with me and I still find myself thinking about it even after reading it, perhaps due to how real the characters seem - even minor characters seem overwhelmingly human and individual, and following their stories to the end made this an excellent and almost addictive book to read.

The Moonstone Girls is an amazing novel about gay siblings in 1967. When Tracy kisses her friend Ava during a relay game at a party, her life becomes complicated. She pretends to date her brother's boyfriend, while he pretends to date Ava. This deceit enables some relationship between Tracy and Ava, but only in secret. Tracy wants more and decides to disguise herself as a boy. Though this manguise is a success, Ava is caught and removed from Tracy's life. However, Tracy discovers more confidence and purpose after refusing to abide by gender stereotypes. As her father continues to demean her sweet brother, Spencer, Tracy makes plans to travel to Alaska where she hopes to meet a girl in overalls who plays guitar and carries an axe.

The story is full of drama, heartache, humor, and hope, set against the backdrop of the late '60s—the Vietnam War and the draft, racial prejudice, homophobia, and a revolution in music. Highly recommended!