'Our Own Private Universe' is a cute F/F contemporary romance featuring a black bisexual main character that is ultimately about figuring out who you are and what you want to make of your life as well as navigating the murky waters of new relationships. 
 This novel does a great job of exploring things like social activism, poverty, global health care, friendship, honesty, marriage equality, bisexuality, religion and sexual education. And honestly, I really wish I could give this book a higher rating. I mean, a queer young adult novel featuring a diverse cast with multiple characters of colour and actual detailed and frank discussion on safe sex practices between girls! Plus that cover? Fucking iconic. More please and thank you. 
 Unfortunately the incredibly slow pace, the dull narrative lacking in a compelling overarching plot and the somewhat flawed racial representation lowered my enjoyment of this novel. 
 Cute, but not a favourite. 
 Actual rating (maybe) 3.5 stars.