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bettielovesbooks's review
4.0
Timely and cute!
This book was incredibly cute, with wholesome characters like Macintosh, Theo and Coach, but some very current situations like bigots, although in a way I think it was a little more of a fairy tale in the sense that Spencer was accepted by the league after no that much push back, specially with how things are right now, bit sometimes we need a little bit of a fairy tale.
This book was incredibly cute, with wholesome characters like Macintosh, Theo and Coach, but some very current situations like bigots, although in a way I think it was a little more of a fairy tale in the sense that Spencer was accepted by the league after no that much push back, specially with how things are right now, bit sometimes we need a little bit of a fairy tale.
hhwalker425's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
the_bookish_escape's review against another edition
fast-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? No
3.0
For trans rep it’s a 5/5 ⭐️ book and we really don’t have enough of those.
I enjoyed it as it is: a lighthearted, queer, YA book. Easy to read, fast paced, and (fairly) uncomplicated. And that’s amazing. We need more positive queer books.
I would recommend it in that regard.
Personally, I don’t think I remember it very well after one year, that’s why it’s a 3⭐️ read for me.
I enjoyed it as it is: a lighthearted, queer, YA book. Easy to read, fast paced, and (fairly) uncomplicated. And that’s amazing. We need more positive queer books.
I would recommend it in that regard.
Personally, I don’t think I remember it very well after one year, that’s why it’s a 3⭐️ read for me.
tobbled's review against another edition
4.0
[4.5 stars]
Actually the cutest book ever.
I completely absorbed this book in a single, 2 hour session. I am literally not a romance fan but I will forever forget that rule when it comes to transgender rep.
I really did see myself in this book, mostly in Spencer’s relationship with his parents and the fight for the gender neutral bathroom. The comments made by the cis QSA students were fully real to me. And the anger/guilt he felt towards his parents? Me.
Loved this book, reading stuff like this always reminds me that I can still experience love, despite my transness.
I did cry, yes.
Actually the cutest book ever.
I completely absorbed this book in a single, 2 hour session. I am literally not a romance fan but I will forever forget that rule when it comes to transgender rep.
I really did see myself in this book, mostly in Spencer’s relationship with his parents and the fight for the gender neutral bathroom. The comments made by the cis QSA students were fully real to me. And the anger/guilt he felt towards his parents? Me.
Loved this book, reading stuff like this always reminds me that I can still experience love, despite my transness.
I did cry, yes.
remitherat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
would definitely read again
catalina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
charliepeculiar's review against another edition
spencer is really annoying me, the writting feels rushed and the whole need for passing and not letting anyone know you're trans is so completely different to my experience as a transmasc person who doesn't pass, i can't help but feel disconnected from the main character.
thecozyarchivist's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
This was the first book I read for this year's Trans Rights Readathon, and I think it has kicked off my love for queer sports romances. I loved this book so much and it was so nice to read a book that had a lot of Trans joy in it. It just made me happy and hopeful, and I would love to read more books by this author.