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elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.25
I think Felix Ever After may have been one of the first books I read as a teenager where the main character, a queer person, existed as a real human with flaws in a unsanitized space, struggled with issues including, outside of, and intersecting with their marginalization by society, and found happiness without compromising themself. This novel truly changes lives. A beautiful re-read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
btothebooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
I think if I were reviewing this book as a middle schooler, I would give it a higher rating (which is why I moved it to 3 from my original 2). As an adult, there were some places where I was just kind of like "why are you making these choices" but then I remembered they're in high school and I was making some not great choices then too.
(Having not come into my own queerness until adulthood) This is a great, diverse reflection of youth and much needed to make sure that everyone sees themselves in a book somewhere.
(Having not come into my own queerness until adulthood) This is a great, diverse reflection of youth and much needed to make sure that everyone sees themselves in a book somewhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
julian7's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
At first I thought the main character was annoying, but then I realized it was because I relate to him, lol. In the end, I loved Felix, as well as Ezra, Leah, and even Declan (big Draco Malfoy vibes from that one). Parts of the book were a little corny, but that’s kind of a given when it comes to YA romance and I don’t mind it too much. 🤭
I’m glad that teens get to grow up with more beautiful trans stories these days. Shoutout to gay interracial trans love. 🥺🫶
I’m glad that teens get to grow up with more beautiful trans stories these days. Shoutout to gay interracial trans love. 🥺🫶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Outing, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
caramelie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.75
Merci Felix de m’encourager, dans les mots d’Alok Vaid Menon, à avoir le courage de me briser le cœur moi-même.
J’ai retiré 0,25 pour les quelques répétitions qui n’ont en rien changé le fait que ce livre va rester avec moi très longtemps.
Ce livre m’a fait ressentir des émotions similaires à, voire plus intenses que, I Wish All the Best. Je recommande donc aux personnes qui ont aimé I Wish You All the Best de lire Felix Ever After et aux personnes qui ont aimé Felix Ever After de lire I Wish You All The Best.
J’ai retiré 0,25 pour les quelques répétitions qui n’ont en rien changé le fait que ce livre va rester avec moi très longtemps.
Ce livre m’a fait ressentir des émotions similaires à, voire plus intenses que, I Wish All the Best. Je recommande donc aux personnes qui ont aimé I Wish You All the Best de lire Felix Ever After et aux personnes qui ont aimé Felix Ever After de lire I Wish You All The Best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Bullying
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Drug use, Racism, Classism, and Deadnaming
katialena's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
castle_samj's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-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
4.25
I got to laugh at some parts and cry at some parts. I read this for a local library bookclub, and so glad I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Transphobia
Moderate: Stalking, Alcohol, Homophobia, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Dysphoria
Minor: Body shaming
aromanticreadsromance's review against another edition
This book is so lovely and I wish I had read it sooner! It stars Felix Love, a 17-year-old trans boy who, ironically, has never been in love but is desperate to experience it. Taking place over the course of one summer, he finds himself in an accidental love triangle with his best friend, Ezra, and his sworn enemy, Declan (who happens to be Ezra’s ex, and their ex-friend).
I loved the nuanced discussions on class, parental acceptance and love, and the fluidity of identity. (Bottom line: it’s okay if your identity changes over time!) It also touches on intersectionality (without ever using the word). Felix feels like he is one marginalization too many: Black, trans, and queer (and also working class, but that’s NYC for ya).
This book deals with HEAVY transphobia (it is a central plot point), but Kacen Callender writes it with the grace it deserves. Although Felix is deadnamed, we never find out his deadname, which I appreciated.
I DO feel like Felix ends up with the wrong person in the end... but no spoilers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Deadnaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia
ellie_debney's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
squirrel66's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Das Hörbuch hat mich überraschend gut abgeholt. Ich bin 10 Jahre älter als die Figuren in der Geschicht und bin meist kein Fan von Romance und YA Büchern (bin dabei auch oft genervt von den gewählte SprecherInnen). Aber hier hat mich die Story reingezogen. Gefühle und Gedanken, die ich als cis hetero Person nicht kenne, habe ich nachvollziehen können, und das aufgeregte Verliebtsein eines Teenagers hab ich fast selbst wieder gefühlt. Manches war mir etwas dick aufgetragen und kitschig, aber das war verkraftbar und ist Geschmackssache. Die Charaktere finde ich passend dargestellt, es sind halt Teenager die in einigen Dingen Fehler machen bzw sich unreif verhalten. Die Geschichte war echt unterhaltsam und ich denke, dass sie für viele Menschen einen echten Mehrwert hat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
beansandrice's review against another edition
It was toooooooo real legit. Great writing!!! i just could not handle the Events That Were Transpiring. I'd really like to return someday.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia