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melaniereadsbooks's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Teen for an arc of this book.
After complications at his old school, Spencer transfers to a progressive private school in his conservative town. After making friends and joining the soccer team, Spencer is faced with the decision of staying stealth or coming out as trans.
This book was so cute!!! I just love that we have this amazing queer contemporary with a trans MC who is so confident in himself and his body and has an amazing supportive group of people around him! We need more stories with trans joy like this! I love it so much.
The characters are so great! When the rivalry started between Spencer and Justice, I told myself I wasn't going to like Justice because of the way he was at the beginning of the book...I did not stick to that. His character arc and development were so real and genuine, I couldn't help but love him!
Also, Riley is such an amazing and strong side character! And Spencer's brother is so cute, and his coach is wonderful, and his soccer team is so supportive! I love it so much!
If you're in need of a quick and joyous contemporary, this is the next book for you!
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
After complications at his old school, Spencer transfers to a progressive private school in his conservative town. After making friends and joining the soccer team, Spencer is faced with the decision of staying stealth or coming out as trans.
This book was so cute!!! I just love that we have this amazing queer contemporary with a trans MC who is so confident in himself and his body and has an amazing supportive group of people around him! We need more stories with trans joy like this! I love it so much.
The characters are so great! When the rivalry started between Spencer and Justice, I told myself I wasn't going to like Justice because of the way he was at the beginning of the book...I did not stick to that. His character arc and development were so real and genuine, I couldn't help but love him!
Also, Riley is such an amazing and strong side character! And Spencer's brother is so cute, and his coach is wonderful, and his soccer team is so supportive! I love it so much!
If you're in need of a quick and joyous contemporary, this is the next book for you!
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Deadnaming
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