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carissagcaulton's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
thindbooks's review
4.0
*This ebook was given to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
This book is about Alex who doesn't think he belongs in the right body and meets Tracy who helps him know how to be a real boy but that isn't enough. Alex starts to find his true identity by trying on dresses and meeting a gay boy, Andre, who isn't afraid to show his true self.
This book was an enjoyable and a powerful read. The author did a wonderful job with the writing and pacing. The author did a wonderful job with writing Sasha Masha's before transition but I was hoping to see how Sasha Masha was after the transition. This book discusses about trying to find who you are and not being afraid which does send a powerful message. This book talked less about coming out but more of who you are which I liked this approach made by the author because I think finding out who you are is really important and some authors forget that part.
I enjoyed the main character Alex who is now Sasha Masha. She had a hard time finding out who she was and was struggling with telling people because she didn't know herself. I love how she didn't step off on finding her true identity but willing to go out and find it out herself. There were some great supporting characters that helped Sasha Masha like Andre and her old best friend. I enjoyed Andre's character because he helped Sasha Masha and supported her through her difficult time. This book did have some romance in it but it wasn't the main factor.
I enjoyed this book but was hoping for it to be longer. It was a very short read and I wanted to know what happened to Sasha Masha at the end of the story. It was more of an ending where the reader can decide what they wanted to happen. Overall I enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone because this book needs to be read.
This book is about Alex who doesn't think he belongs in the right body and meets Tracy who helps him know how to be a real boy but that isn't enough. Alex starts to find his true identity by trying on dresses and meeting a gay boy, Andre, who isn't afraid to show his true self.
This book was an enjoyable and a powerful read. The author did a wonderful job with the writing and pacing. The author did a wonderful job with writing Sasha Masha's before transition but I was hoping to see how Sasha Masha was after the transition. This book discusses about trying to find who you are and not being afraid which does send a powerful message. This book talked less about coming out but more of who you are which I liked this approach made by the author because I think finding out who you are is really important and some authors forget that part.
I enjoyed the main character Alex who is now Sasha Masha. She had a hard time finding out who she was and was struggling with telling people because she didn't know herself. I love how she didn't step off on finding her true identity but willing to go out and find it out herself. There were some great supporting characters that helped Sasha Masha like Andre and her old best friend. I enjoyed Andre's character because he helped Sasha Masha and supported her through her difficult time. This book did have some romance in it but it wasn't the main factor.
I enjoyed this book but was hoping for it to be longer. It was a very short read and I wanted to know what happened to Sasha Masha at the end of the story. It was more of an ending where the reader can decide what they wanted to happen. Overall I enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone because this book needs to be read.
thewordyhabitat's review against another edition
3.0
It gave me a very clear picture of a trans experience. It's very slow-paced and feels longer than it is but that is what makes the book. We see the details, see the thoughts and the small things which matter. I do wish it was longer but I liked how it ended.
I didn't like the book a LOT because (to me) it is not as high in inducing feelings as other books I've read. But it was nice. I liked listening to Sasha Masha.
Note: received a copy of the audiobook through Libro.fm
I didn't like the book a LOT because (to me) it is not as high in inducing feelings as other books I've read. But it was nice. I liked listening to Sasha Masha.
Note: received a copy of the audiobook through Libro.fm
strandedinbooks's review
4.0
Such a small book that carries so much with it.
*CW: homophobia, homophobic slurs
*CW: homophobia, homophobic slurs
starduststyx's review
2.0
I think this book just wasn't for me. Wasn't necessarily a bad book, but it feels very much a book for white baby queers if that makes sense. I know it's YA fiction and characters can have their whole slew of messy emotions, but there were a lot of moments in this book that made me want to just stop mainly from the pacing/writing style.
metalmama's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
readmeup's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
positivelybooked's review
4.0
Picked this up from the library based on the cover and I ended up loving this book. It was so raw and emotional. I felt like I was going on my own journey of self-discovery.
thepaperbackbruncher's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this story that focused on a coming of age story, and how confusing gender identity can be (especially at this age).
This is one of those books that has stuck with me over a year later, even though it was a short read. The character development was strong, the main character was so loveable and vulnerable, and I havr recommended it to many friends since!
*Gifted by Netgalley & Farrar, Straus and Giroux (publisher) - thank you! All opinions are my own.
This is one of those books that has stuck with me over a year later, even though it was a short read. The character development was strong, the main character was so loveable and vulnerable, and I havr recommended it to many friends since!
*Gifted by Netgalley & Farrar, Straus and Giroux (publisher) - thank you! All opinions are my own.
jessicapc's review
2.0
2.5 stars
Meh.
A character-driven book, which main character isn't particularly interesting or well written.
The recipe for a bland - but mercifully short - read.
Meh.
A character-driven book, which main character isn't particularly interesting or well written.
The recipe for a bland - but mercifully short - read.