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notyourvegetable's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
purpleisgreat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
sammington's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars
This was a powerful, important read about identity, family, friendship, and acceptance. This was a great example of how impactful young adult fiction can be. Even though there are plenty of serious conversations and confusing, painful moments, I appreciated that there was a lighter side to this book. The balance made it real without being hopeless. I did at times, however, not feel fully invested in the story. It was one of those books that was fast-paced and yet still took me forever to finish. Not entirely sure why. But regardless, I do think many people will enjoy this one and it accomplished what it was intending to accomplish!
3.5 stars
This was a powerful, important read about identity, family, friendship, and acceptance. This was a great example of how impactful young adult fiction can be. Even though there are plenty of serious conversations and confusing, painful moments, I appreciated that there was a lighter side to this book. The balance made it real without being hopeless. I did at times, however, not feel fully invested in the story. It was one of those books that was fast-paced and yet still took me forever to finish. Not entirely sure why. But regardless, I do think many people will enjoy this one and it accomplished what it was intending to accomplish!
shuckedlynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dubious_little_creature's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Dysphoria
Minor: Suicide and Deadnaming
dqrklightning's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
tandewrites's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t love this one, but I just realized it may be because this is where the story starts. Chapter 1 is just one line, “I think I might be trans.”
We don’t get to see any of the journey that led him to the realization that he is trans and the reader is dropped into this world where he starts to come out, his girlfriend outs him, and he faces a transphobic bully—all while navigating his Senior year of high school.
Thankfully he was supportive friends and finds a support group for trans people which help make the whole experience more bearable.
We don’t get to see any of the journey that led him to the realization that he is trans and the reader is dropped into this world where he starts to come out, his girlfriend outs him, and he faces a transphobic bully—all while navigating his Senior year of high school.
Thankfully he was supportive friends and finds a support group for trans people which help make the whole experience more bearable.