Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

3 reviews

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

I feel like it's only fitting to end 2022 with a banned book, so here we are! Am I surprised certain people want this banned? Unfortunately, no. But it's a great introduction to the LGBTQ+ community, breaking down sexuality, gender, and some of the history behind the LGBTQ+ community. I think it's  a great jumping off point for teens questioning their identity, and even for adults who don't know, either.

The tone of this book is really easy to read; it's lighthearted (for the most part), and interspersed with illustrations throughout. It's a really easy book to read, and I hope that it makes it into the hands of people who need it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Drug use, and Sexual content

Moderate: Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and Biphobia

Minor: Deadnaming, Bullying, and Chronic illness

usually_sleep_deprived's review

informative medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Outing, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Violence, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Police brutality, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, and Toxic relationship

library_of_ya's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

This book felt like talking to a friend. It was definitely a serious reality check but in a humorous and love-filled way. I didn’t read the first version so I don’t have much to compare this too, but I am thankful that this book included so many people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Religious bigotry