Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

117 reviews

bibble_kingly's review against another edition

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The main love interest and his a family is heavily involved with the Church.

 The main character is a passing trans man AND he's going against his parents wishes to be on the soccer team. Transphobia and the complexity of binary trans passing is complicated already. An added layer of religion and religious influence is not for me. 

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mamaewalk's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A sweet and uplifting story

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gabeagenda's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0


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figsofpeach's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75


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its_vendetta's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75


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ravenk28's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

This is such a beautiful read about a much needed story that follows a trans boy finding his way in a world that doesn’t accept him. 

This book was so sweet in ways that as a trans man moved me to tears. The progression of Spencer as a character was beautiful but also Justice’s growth in an extremely religious family was inspiring.

This book tells the story that so many of use experience. 

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shorelinepages's review against another edition

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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? No

4.25


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megsug's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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smellymiche's review

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emotional hopeful relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5


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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Read For:
⚽️ Gay Sports
🫥 Hurt/Comfort
🫶 Supportive Family
👨🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏾 Secret Relationship
🤝 Wholesome Friendships

Amazing.  Absolutely such an amazing book, the plot, the characters, the relationship, and all the teammates made it wonderful to read. 

I was fully invested in this story, it was so wholesome and heartwarming.  Spencer’s parents were adorable and doing their best.  The coach too was the absolute best.  The found family and wholesome family vibes this book had was like a warm hug.

Spencer going for what he wanted in life, finding the right people to be on his side and help him along the way.  He had trouble with his old school but his new school had his back, his teammates supporting him, it was all written so well.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5/5)
Release Date: 31, March 2022
POV: Third Person
Spice: 🌶️ (mentioned lightly)
Rep: Black Transmasc (MC), Autism (MC’s brother), Nonbinary (SC), LGBTQIA Characters

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