Reviews

The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson

laurenpott's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.0

bookss_britt's review against another edition

Not in the mood for the genre, will try again

librarylandlisa's review against another edition

4.0

Wonderful book that allows us to look at two different characters as they struggle with who they are inside. This book can help bring some readers comfort as they know they are not alone, and other readers can learn the lesson of love and appreciation of those who are different than they are. A great read with positive LGBTQIA characters and situations that everyone (who has been/will be) who is a teen can relate to. Hopefully more books like this will be read to allow for understanding and kindness toward other humans, regardless of how they identify.

I received an eGalley of this title through Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.

belinda1979's review against another edition

5.0

Really enjoyed this book and highlights the stigma surrounding Transgender people.

luxsona's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia

Moderate: Alcohol

erinclark_rdc's review against another edition

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

4.75

whittaker's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

its fine and clearly well researched but u can tell a cis person wrote it if that makes sense

thisisthelion's review against another edition

5.0

Wonderful book, it was sad and frustrating at times (the situation the caracteres were in, not the book itself) but also funny and uplifting. Nice way to start the book year.

karter's review against another edition

4.0

Wholesome and heartwarming. Good intro/coming of age for ppl to want to engage with trans content. Wish Kate's character had been referred to as she or a discussion about pronouns. Also the whole character comes out right before having sex is... not a great look and I do wish cis writers would stop putting that in trans stories.

llandprosper's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5