The Mural

For the readers who enjoyed Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Lauryn A. Brooks’ debut novel The Mural is a sure addition to your reading list. For Peyton Kelly, being a lesbian isn’t something she’s in denial about. She's acutely aware of her sexuality – despite how uncomfortable it makes her in her conservative Georgia town. When Jamie Kendall, the cute, openly-gay, new girl from Chicago moves to the small town of Branton, Peyton finds it harder to conceal the truth about herself. As the girls end up working together for a mural competition, Peyton is forced to recognize her fears of coming out and must find the courage to show everyone her true colors.