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emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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 a very wholesome and heartwarming story about a boy adjusting to his dad coming out as gay and follows him learning about the queer community. I loved how the book showcased the love and joy of the community with the themes of Pride and found family. I also appreciated that it showed how even when things change and feel weird or confusing, you’re going to be okay.
I really liked the friendship between Archie, Bell, and Seb. It was very ride-or-die and one of the many great examples of platonic love included within this book (alongside the babysitters and drag queens, of course).
Admittedly the pacing was a little weird in that the first half of the book takes place over weeks, and the second half takes place over a single day, although this wasn’t a dealbreaker. The second half was definitely my favourite with how adventurous and joyous it was!
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Excrement, Homophobia, Ableism, Alcohol, Racism, and Vomit
Major: divorce Minor: sick loved onevalereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
"One thing I've learned since then is that life can be delicate and frail, but it can be full of colour and wonder. You just have to let it in."
This was just a special and important book and I am so glad I was able to receive an advance copy for review.
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow tells the story of a young biracial boy whose parents have recently split up. All Archie wants is for everything to go back to normal and when his Dad comes out as gay he and his friends get an idea for how to fix it: going to London Pride together.
This is a well-written and funny book which tells a story all about the importance of family. The family you are born into and the one you chose. It's an important story that I wish could be put in every classroom and library so as many kids as possible can read it. Archie and his friends and family were well-realised, complex characters that most kids could relate to and the story was one that will definitely strike a cord with young LGBTQ+ children and kids with LGBTQ+ people in their families.
"One thing I've learned since then is that life can be delicate and frail, but it can be full of colour and wonder. You just have to let it in."
This was just a special and important book and I am so glad I was able to receive an advance copy for review.
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow tells the story of a young biracial boy whose parents have recently split up. All Archie wants is for everything to go back to normal and when his Dad comes out as gay he and his friends get an idea for how to fix it: going to London Pride together.
This is a well-written and funny book which tells a story all about the importance of family. The family you are born into and the one you chose. It's an important story that I wish could be put in every classroom and library so as many kids as possible can read it. Archie and his friends and family were well-realised, complex characters that most kids could relate to and the story was one that will definitely strike a cord with young LGBTQ+ children and kids with LGBTQ+ people in their families.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
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