Reviews tagging 'Deadnaming'

Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore

2 reviews

imandubose's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Dysphoria, and Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Deadnaming

ericaberica5126's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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

5.0

I love how this book used the original as a basis but added it's own spin. My favorite instance of this was Nick's name. Because he is Mexican-American his last name is Caraveo. However his (racist) boss calls him Caraway. 
The way that the author made the characters fit to the original but also not was amazing! I highly recommend this to anyone who thought that the original novel should've ended with Nick and Jay ending up together!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Racial slurs, Body shaming, Classism, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Transphobia