You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Tomorrow is a great big fish!
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
adventurous
funny
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
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I read this after remembering someone's remark that the protagonist was transgender-coded. I'm inclined to agree to a certain extent, but I say this with a shaker's worth of salt.
This book is unfortunately rife with "man in a dress" jokes, down to multiple characters making pointed remarks about the only trans woman in the book -- who is only mentioned in passing, not even counted among the cast.
While there were thoughtful critiques about gender roles and bioessentialism throughout the book, it seems that all points made are framed in the context of first-wave feminism's advocacy for formal equality. And the impact of the arguments are undercut with the sheer volume of transmisogynistic gags.
You may have a female protagonist who questions whether she identifies as female or male or even both,but in the end the only impact on gender roles relative to her country's military is that women can be soldiers and a uniform with a skirt is available. It is not implied in any way that men may wear skirts without judgment. Only masculine crossdressing is allowed, it seems.
I don't believe I'll be picking up this book again any time soon.
This book is unfortunately rife with "man in a dress" jokes, down to multiple characters making pointed remarks about the only trans woman in the book -- who is only mentioned in passing, not even counted among the cast.
While there were thoughtful critiques about gender roles and bioessentialism throughout the book, it seems that all points made are framed in the context of first-wave feminism's advocacy for formal equality. And the impact of the arguments are undercut with the sheer volume of transmisogynistic gags.
You may have a female protagonist who questions whether she identifies as female or male or even both,
I don't believe I'll be picking up this book again any time soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No