Reviews

Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff

genia_sh95's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

5.0

sapphiksyon's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

amandamello's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring

5.0

giselley's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.0

sweetpotatocat's review

emotional hopeful informative 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia

fell4's review

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? Yes

3.75

quasosnake's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

csistek's review

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for giving me an eGalley to review.

I love this book, it made me so happy to read. It was funny and charming and ultimately a relief. I'm so happy children get to read stories like these now and shows them that they are perfectly okay and have a place in the world (and gives them rebuttals for all those jerks out there who try to argue against their having rights). That there is a community for them. I needed books like this when I was younger and so did many of my friends. The fact that it was written exactly how a sixth grader talks and acts is even better, because it makes it feel even more realistic and reassuring. It will give them the knowledge and space to learn about themselves and others around them, in a non-judgemental manner. I really appreciate how the subject was handled and this will absolutely be a book I will suggest to readers around the same age--and even adults! The way Annabelle's parents were feeling is how many of us queer adults feel, especially as the times have changed and we are now freer to express ourselves. We needed what they needed and it really hits home how relatable the characters are in this book. Thank you for that, truly.

owenbiesel's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective slow-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

jazin95's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a really uplifting book. It never shied away from the often hidden painful parts of queer/trans lives. I loved that the POV is that of a 12-year-old trying to navigate a world that is new, different, and all kinds of challenging. 

Overall, I finished this feeling like there is hope for the future. I loved this book and really recommend it.