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mehsi's review
4.0
A wonderful book about race, gender, identity, and more written in pretty lovely poetry (though I am still not too good at reading those as it still feels like someone grabbed a story and shredded it in pieces and taped it back together :P). I loved that we saw Michael grow up. From little to adult and see him discover the world and who he is. I was so proud when we saw him do drag and how fabulous he was. I loved the way he shared his story on that stage.
I loved Michael's family, his mom was amazing and so sweet and supportive. I also loved Daisy who was a terrific friend. And his sister Anna was so sweet, I had a laugh when he told her he was gay and she asked if he already had a boyfriend. XD
There was 1 or 2 things that had me (and when I asked others as I was curious if I was the only one) sighing a bit, which was a shame.
But all in all, recommended! Stunningly written, I flew through it.
I loved Michael's family, his mom was amazing and so sweet and supportive. I also loved Daisy who was a terrific friend. And his sister Anna was so sweet, I had a laugh when he told her he was gay and she asked if he already had a boyfriend. XD
There was 1 or 2 things that had me (and when I asked others as I was curious if I was the only one) sighing a bit, which was a shame.
But all in all, recommended! Stunningly written, I flew through it.
morgannorton's review
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
razawomanreads's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.0
shayh's review against another edition
At times it felt like the author spoke through the characters to the audience in a preechy way. It did't make them sound distinct.
Your readers can tell when a character faces the audience and preeches your views. It's not a bad thing to have your views in your books, but the way it happened here made it feel like a lyrical blog post.
This happened when the mother spoke about "you're not half anything, you're a whole human," and when the uncle spoke about white fear of Black success. Both topics are valid to speak about anywhere (fiction, non-fiction, online, offline), but they came off in a blog post sort of way in a fictional story.
Your readers can tell when a character faces the audience and preeches your views. It's not a bad thing to have your views in your books, but the way it happened here made it feel like a lyrical blog post.
This happened when the mother spoke about "you're not half anything, you're a whole human," and when the uncle spoke about white fear of Black success. Both topics are valid to speak about anywhere (fiction, non-fiction, online, offline), but they came off in a blog post sort of way in a fictional story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Lesbophobia and Racism
maimona's review
5.0
The only thing I didn't like about it: it was short!
I feel like this book has a different kind of voice than other books with LGBT themes.
love the cover! it fit just right to the feelings I got from the whole book.
You read about a small kid telling his day-to-day emotions and events, too pink, calm, and peaceful and gave good feelings!
The way he tells his story is so similar to little kids, I couldn't help but adore it!
he is so honest. Whenever he felt bad or did something wrong he told it with an honest heart with no mean or bad feelings behind it.
He is definitely one of my favorite MC in books. he is so charming courageous lovely and adorable:")
And love the fact that he knows exactly what he likes and what he hates - for a kid, it may be natural but things like this, shaped his personality and character.
RECOMMENDED! I just had a great time reading this book I am planning to check the author's other books! It was such a treat :)
robin_nescu's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
cobaltbookshelf's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I don't usually enjoy poetry books but this important book that needs to told/read.
Ending was amazing.
I don't usually enjoy poetry books but this important book that needs to told/read.
Ending was amazing.