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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.
crabber's review
3.0
2.5/5
Honestly I wish I really did enjoy this book, it has topics that I am actively trying to read more about but this book was just really boring? The characters and their struggles were alright but I just did not have fun with this book and I honestly wished I had a good reason for it instead of just not liking it
Honestly I wish I really did enjoy this book, it has topics that I am actively trying to read more about but this book was just really boring? The characters and their struggles were alright but I just did not have fun with this book and I honestly wished I had a good reason for it instead of just not liking it
angelsbookstaloves's review
3.0
I first want to say a huge THANK YOU to Fierce Reads & Netgalley for gifting me a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review!
Y'all this book was amazing. You follow Sasha Masha as he discovers his identity. This was so adorable. And such an important read. It's very quick and can be read within one sitting.
I teared up a few times through this. There were so many times where I just wanted to hug Sasha Masha and tell him that everything was going to be okay.
If you're looking for a quick book about LGBTQ+/Trans then I'd highly recommend you pick this one up. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. Although, even though it was short, Agnes did an amazing job at making you fall in love with all the characters. Really good book. Please do check it out!
Y'all this book was amazing. You follow Sasha Masha as he discovers his identity. This was so adorable. And such an important read. It's very quick and can be read within one sitting.
I teared up a few times through this. There were so many times where I just wanted to hug Sasha Masha and tell him that everything was going to be okay.
If you're looking for a quick book about LGBTQ+/Trans then I'd highly recommend you pick this one up. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. Although, even though it was short, Agnes did an amazing job at making you fall in love with all the characters. Really good book. Please do check it out!
becandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warnings:
Full review to come.
Spoiler
transmisia, queermisia, coming out themesFull review to come.
Note: Review copy (audio) received via Libro.FM. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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Happy reading! ❤
kekananen's review
Thought the book was too slow paced and a bit too childish for the setting it was taking place in.
sofi_sticada1's review
5.0
Esta historia tiene poco confort, pero en cambio muestra una parte muy concreta de la transición para una mujer trans que es encontrar su nombre y un sitio cuando toda ella se siente irreal. Es una experiencia que me toca de cerca porque sufrí el mismo ánimo de vivir por inercia pensando que no pertenecía a ninguna parte y todo parecía gris. Hasta tenemos el mismo despertar: un vestido. Y que incluso cuando éramos felices, no lo éramos del todo porque nos faltaba nuestra identidad.
Muchas mujeres trans habrán pasado por algo así y esta novela es una magnífica forma de poner en pocas páginas lo turbulenta que es una salida del armario, incluso cuando parece que la persona tiene comodidades y/o privilegios para hacerlo.
Me ha encantado, especialmente porque el final es muy agridulce.
Muchas mujeres trans habrán pasado por algo así y esta novela es una magnífica forma de poner en pocas páginas lo turbulenta que es una salida del armario, incluso cuando parece que la persona tiene comodidades y/o privilegios para hacerlo.
Me ha encantado, especialmente porque el final es muy agridulce.
alainajreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Full RTC
Pretty good— the ending felt a little incomplete and I wished there’d been more closure with some things. I liked watching Sasha Masha’s journey of self-discovery and the fluidity and process of finding your identity, as well as the queer supporting cast.
Pretty good— the ending felt a little incomplete and I wished there’d been more closure with some things. I liked watching Sasha Masha’s journey of self-discovery and the fluidity and process of finding your identity, as well as the queer supporting cast.
reaghan02's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
andersonh92's review
4.0
While I didn’t particularly always enjoy the writing in this book, Sasha Masha was a really different and wonderful story about a boy who is struggling with figuring out his own identity. He never really feels comfortable in his own skin, says he feels like he is wearing an oversized costume. While pretending with his friend, he names himself Sasha Masha, and this is the story of how, with the help of a few accepting and encouraging friends, she becomes Sasha Masha and, at the same time realizes that she always was Sasha Masha.
When I say I didn’t particularly always enjoy the writing, what I mean by that is that there were frequent paragraphs that went against the rule of thumb “show, don’t tell” and rather “told” instead of “showed.” But for teens who struggle with their identity or want a different perspective to promote their own empathy, I think the story was special and unique and gave others something to connect to, which is very important.
When I say I didn’t particularly always enjoy the writing, what I mean by that is that there were frequent paragraphs that went against the rule of thumb “show, don’t tell” and rather “told” instead of “showed.” But for teens who struggle with their identity or want a different perspective to promote their own empathy, I think the story was special and unique and gave others something to connect to, which is very important.