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ximajs's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
3.75
I feel like the main character and his peers often spoke a bit too much like adults, which made it hard to imagine them as 13-15 year-olds. It also seemed like everything worked for him, which felt very optimistic, but in the end I'm glad there wasn't a perfect resolution to everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, and Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism
robinks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? No
5.0
This was such a beautiful story about growing up, becoming more confident in yourself, and finding your people, through all the messy complications of human relationships. It was also so heartwarming to see supportive family, friends, and community. I loved seeing Obie being on a team doing something he loves, turning to his older brother for advice, staying connected to his family culture, and going on dates - all things that teens experience. His essay for the contest was also so beautifully written, so I’m glad we got to read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Outing, Violence, Deadnaming, and Sexism
Moderate: Dysphoria, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia, Grief, Blood, Body shaming, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
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