Ramona Blue offers a heartfelt look into the complexities of self-discovery amidst family struggles. Set against the backdrop of post-Katrina Mississippi, the story explores Ramona’s journey as she navigates her identity. She starts as a confident lesbian, but life and love become complicated when her childhood friend, Freddie, returns. This story challenges norms around sexuality, showing that labels are sometimes fluid. Julie Murphy masterfully intertwines themes of love, family loyalty, and personal growth, illustrating how one can simultaneously embrace multiple identities. The book is emotional, deep, and presents relatable characters on a journey of understanding themselves.