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betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
In all honesty, most short story collections are just hit or miss for me, mostly because there are usually just a few standouts. For fantasy, it's especially hard if there is a lot of world building. There's a lot to fit into a smaller amount of pages.
I think my favorite stories in this one were the ones that Vico Ortiz narrated. Do I remember which ones those were? Nope, but I liked the vibes of them. A good narrator always makes or breaks it for me.
If you like short story collections, check this one out! There are still some gems in here.
I think my favorite stories in this one were the ones that Vico Ortiz narrated. Do I remember which ones those were? Nope, but I liked the vibes of them. A good narrator always makes or breaks it for me.
If you like short story collections, check this one out! There are still some gems in here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Dysphoria, and Transphobia
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Deadnaming
Minor: Death of parent, Cancer, and Child death
saphfics's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Minor: Religious bigotry
Personally each story was very hit or miss for me, I do think that everyone searching unapologetic trans rep will find a story that they will lovecatpanda1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, and Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts
ezwolf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I absolutely adored this book! I also really love the cover! This book has so much trans joy and triumph and revenge and it's fantastic and being able to read story after story where our trans protagonists were always able to succeed and be happy was amazing! Plus there was even more diversity outside of a character's gender identity.
Some of the stories were definitely stronger than others, but overall I think this is very worth the read. Even more so if you're looking for an uplifting read with all of the transphobia that's so prevalent in society right now.
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Some of the stories were definitely stronger than others, but overall I think this is very worth the read. Even more so if you're looking for an uplifting read with all of the transphobia that's so prevalent in society right now.
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Suicide, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Deadnaming, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
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