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codyemma's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alexisamburgey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
nyxthecactus's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.25
c_ab_bage's review against another edition
4.0
4.5⭐️ rounded down
i love me a trans main character but that does not stop them from suffering from annoying main character syndrome!! overall super fucking cute. but also, the urge to smack miles upside the head was overwhelmingly strong at some points.
i love me a trans main character but that does not stop them from suffering from annoying main character syndrome!! overall super fucking cute. but also, the urge to smack miles upside the head was overwhelmingly strong at some points.
its_vendetta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Loved it!! Such a cute and inspiring story about queer joy and finding and accepting yourself. Listened to on audio and it was great
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying and Deadnaming
Minor: Racism, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
In this YA rom-com,a trans classical pianist resolves to spend his junior year winning back his ex-boyfriend and defeating his arch-nemesis at the biggest piano competition of the year.The plot is exactly what you think it's going to be and that is fine because it's fun to read.
To conclude, Always the Almost is a great book. The writing is good, the romance is pretty cute. If you're up for some queer ya, you can't go wrong with this.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this YA rom-com,a trans classical pianist resolves to spend his junior year winning back his ex-boyfriend and defeating his arch-nemesis at the biggest piano competition of the year.The plot is exactly what you think it's going to be and that is fine because it's fun to read.
To conclude, Always the Almost is a great book. The writing is good, the romance is pretty cute. If you're up for some queer ya, you can't go wrong with this.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
rbjennings's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
disabledbookdragon's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nightmarefuel0410's review against another edition
reflective
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? It's complicated