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makoshark98's review against another edition
challenging
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
4.0
shksprsis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
americajane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
agmaynard's review against another edition
emotional
2.0
Young man’s beginnings growing into his identities, from age seven to college years, told in novel-in-verse and in some more polished poetry.
kimberlyswanson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
What a stellar coming-of-age book in verse. A stunning, easy to read exploration of identity, love, belonging, disappointment, and the imperfection of being human.
Our main character, Michael, is a mixed-race gay man born from a Jamaican father (absent) and a Greek Cypriot mother. As he grows up, he explores the many facets of his identity and their respective intersections. The book concludes with Mike’s very first drag show as The Black Flamingo, in which he also pays tribute to an extensive list of Black artists and scholars whose work “inspired [him] to stand on this stage and feel free.”
Cue sobbing.
Our main character, Michael, is a mixed-race gay man born from a Jamaican father (absent) and a Greek Cypriot mother. As he grows up, he explores the many facets of his identity and their respective intersections. The book concludes with Mike’s very first drag show as The Black Flamingo, in which he also pays tribute to an extensive list of Black artists and scholars whose work “inspired [him] to stand on this stage and feel free.”
Cue sobbing.
melist6's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Transphobia and Toxic friendship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
buddy524's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. Great writing gives a fresh take on a story I feel like I’ve read. This is more than just a coming out story but focused much more on identity. Loved it!
rachowl_gk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0