Sparks: The epic, Completely True Blue, (Almost) Holy Quest of Debbie

Name: Sparks: The epic, Completely True Blue, (Almost) Holy Quest of Debbie
Author: S.J. Adams

S.J. Adams · 2025

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

About this book

Since sixth grade, Debbie Woodlawn has nursed a secret crush for her best friend, Lisa. All that time, Debbie pretended to love 80s sit-coms and abstinence rallies, just to be with her. So when Lisa hooks up with the most boring guy at school, Debbie decides it’s time to confess her love. But first, she embarks on an almost holy quest.

Censorship history

Sparks: The epic, Completely True Blue, (Almost) Holy Quest of Debbie was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity, as well as sexual content. This case is part of a global pattern in which LGBTQ+ representation in literature faces disproportionate legal and institutional pressure.