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logan_kinnie's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
I absolutely love and enjoyed this book!!! I picked this book up because of the Non-binary flag on the cover. I haven’t been able to read many books with non-binary characters. I wanted a character I could relate to and I definitely related to them.
The book shows issues queer and trans people can face but it also shows the joy which is just as important.
The book shows issues queer and trans people can face but it also shows the joy which is just as important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Infertility
lexa's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I am not the target audience for this book, but my almost-10-year-old is. And she loved it so much she asked me to read it for our “Summer Book Club”. I enjoyed the story, but felt it came across as almost text book-ish at times with all the explanations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility
betweentheshelves's review
emotional
informative
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
4.0
I mean, it's Kyle Lukoff, so you knew this was probably going to be good. My only qualm about this book is it feels very much like an issue book. Annabelle and her friends are tackling a lot of different issues in this book, and at times, it felt a bit overwhelming. I wanted it to narrow its focus to maybe just one thing. And focus a little more on the stories than tackling all of these other issues.
But, the characters are great and loveable. For the most part, Lukoff is great at nailing a middle grade voice throughout. The conversations in this book are also super important, and ones that I haven't seen in middle grade before. Especially between Annabelle and her parents. I hope people read it just for those relationships.
All in all, I do think this is an important addition to the middle grade LGBTQ+ market. And I hope we keep getting books like this!
But, the characters are great and loveable. For the most part, Lukoff is great at nailing a middle grade voice throughout. The conversations in this book are also super important, and ones that I haven't seen in middle grade before. Especially between Annabelle and her parents. I hope people read it just for those relationships.
All in all, I do think this is an important addition to the middle grade LGBTQ+ market. And I hope we keep getting books like this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility
celine_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility
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