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Als ich Amanda wurde by Meredith Russo

11 reviews

magmabadger's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

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basicallybug's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What can I say about this novel? What words exist to encompass how I feel right now. I first bought this book a few years ago, a few weeks after I had come out to my mother as lesbian (which... is a story in and of itself.) I wanted to challenge myself to stay out of the closet, and that started with bringing queer literature home. Life happened, and I didn't get a chance to keep reading. However, as part of my new years resolutions, I elected to read more - starting by finishing books I forgot about. If I Was Your Girl is one of the best books I've ever read, hands down. The plot twist had me floored, with genuine emotions pouring out of me, and the storyline felt natural, not exceptionally rushed in some places while slow in others. As a non-binary reader, it absolutely gave me insight into what life is like for those who grapple with heavier self-hatred than I do, all while keeping me engaged with the storyline, rooting for the characters. I cannot reccomend this book enough.

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kia_y_k's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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vanesst's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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lilikamasha's review

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dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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teenage_blue's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

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lily_k8y's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

4.5

A Storygraph Recommendation!

I really enjoyed this book. Probably the first book I've read with a transgender main character. Grant felt unrealistically "hero" like throughout the book, but the highlights to Amanda's challenges throughout her childhood and teenage life was interesting to read. I understand there is a huge element of fiction in the book, but I felt like I learnt it was okay to show that you might not know what's okay and not okay, but you're trying and you want help.

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