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dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was truly a book of two halves for me. I really did not like the first half. There was a lack of plot or character direction that left me feeling bored and confused. But I was completely WON OVER by the second half. Bug's character development was what made it. They're coming to terms with their uncle's death, the gap this leaves in their home, and how to live this new life they have without them. At the same time Bug is trying to understand why they don't feel right in their own skin and struggling to do so because they lack the words and knowledge to describe it. All this is happening against the backdrop of Bug trying to figure out why a ghosts is interfering with their life and home, which propelled the narrative forward.
This book is so emotional and sad, centred on the incredibly moving concept of someone trying their hardest to reassure and encourage somebody they love. But it is also filled with trans joy and hope, which I adored. Instead of being focussed on transphobia (which is obviously still important to do, just not in ALL trans stories), the story is about love, self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-celebration.
This book is so emotional and sad, centred on the incredibly moving concept of someone trying their hardest to reassure and encourage somebody they love. But it is also filled with trans joy and hope, which I adored. Instead of being focussed on transphobia (which is obviously still important to do, just not in ALL trans stories), the story is about love, self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-celebration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Death of parent, Ableism, Car accident, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Blood, Bullying, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Transphobia
Major: loss of a loved one Minor: pandemic, menstruation
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