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4.0
Everything Grows is the story of a young adult who first goes by Eleanor but then later finds comfort in the name Eler.
I enjoyed this book despite the heavy topics of a classmate who commits suicide. James is a big part of the book since he has a journal where he wrote letters to Eler.
The voice of the MC was very appealing, I enjoyed the unfiltered view into complex family relationships, the coming out arc was also lovely since it was positive with the one exception of the MC's childhood friend who.
I liked that this book talked about sex, being ready for it and not, wanting it and not. It is set in the year 1993 and heavily uses the term "transsexual". Since I'm not very knowledgable about history, I won't comment on it.
I did like that there is a trans woman whose role in Eler's life is quite positive. There is deadnaming, however, and Reigh's mom is extremely transphobic so those scenes might be quite triggering.
This book is a coming of age, coming out arc, focusing on family, friendship, mental illness, and queerness. I liked it.
I enjoyed this book despite the heavy topics of a classmate who commits suicide. James is a big part of the book since he has a journal where he wrote letters to Eler.
The voice of the MC was very appealing, I enjoyed the unfiltered view into complex family relationships, the coming out arc was also lovely since it was positive with the one exception of the MC's childhood friend who.
I liked that this book talked about sex, being ready for it and not, wanting it and not. It is set in the year 1993 and heavily uses the term "transsexual". Since I'm not very knowledgable about history, I won't comment on it.
I did like that there is a trans woman whose role in Eler's life is quite positive. There is deadnaming, however, and Reigh's mom is extremely transphobic so those scenes might be quite triggering.
This book is a coming of age, coming out arc, focusing on family, friendship, mental illness, and queerness. I liked it.
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