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readingwithtemperance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was like a big hug for my 16 year old self. I can't wait to read more from Mason!
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“Whatever happens”—his grip tightens a little—“I wish you all the best, Benjamin De Backer.” He says it with a smile. “You deserve it.”
➽ I finally got around to reading I Wish You All the Best! It's an emotional story about Ben, a nonbinary teen whose coming out goes horribly wrong. They are thrown out of their parent's house and have no choice but to go live with their estranged sister. Hannah never got along with their parents, so they barely knew each other. Luckily, she takes in Ben and tries to help them together with her husband. I really felt for Ben, as they were in a bad situation and struggled to adjust to their new life. I liked that we saw Hannah and Ben reconnecting and dealing with their shared past, as a lot of things were left unsaid. Ben's also attending therapy for their anxiety and panic attacks, which was worsened by their parent's rejection and bigoted behavior. I appreciated the mental health representation and how Ben finds Nathan, a charismatic student at their new school who's super supportive. Their growing dynamic was really sweet and just what Ben needed in order to have the courage to deal with their struggles!
Graphic: Mental illness, Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia and Physical abuse
megb64's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Transphobia, Mental illness, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Outing
dannothedino's review
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Body shaming, and Outing
Moderate: Alcohol
ekmoore11's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Alcohol, Outing, and Toxic relationship
neverlandpages4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
- This was the second book that I read for the #transrightsreadathon and I think had it not been for the readathon, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up anytime soon because I was very intimidated and nervous about reading a book with nonbinary representation. I’m nonbinary and until this book, I had not read a book with a NB main character but I am so glad that I read this because it’s literally one of my all time favorite books and it means so much to me.
- Reading the synopsis alone made me emotional and I wasn’t surprised that I was crying at the first few pages. For me, this book represents an alternate reality of what would happen if I came out so reading about Ben getting kicked out and losing everything hit me hard
- I related to Ben on so many different levels and they’re definitely one of my favorite characters of all time. When they said “I’m basically always living a lie. They don’t really know everything about me” I felt that in my soul
- Ben & Nathan are the cutest couple ever and Nathan made me cry multiple times because of how amazing and accepting he is.
- I also loved the side characters, especially Hannah & Thomas. They were so good to Ben and they’re the kind of people that deserve the world. This book really highlights the importance of having supportive people in your life.
- The mental health representation was also done so well. Therapy and mental health are talked about in a healthy way and honestly, I feel like this book healed me in some way.
- For the first time in a long time, I felt myself get lost in a book and I loved every second of it. This was the definition of a roller coaster of emotions. I cried, I laughed, I was sad, I was happy, I was angry. I felt everything all at once.
Graphic: Transphobia, Abandonment, and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
sglance9's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Outing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
pointeshoebookworm's review
- 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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol
drefulg's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
sisters26's review
- 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
This is such an important book for the LGBTQ+ Youth. It's heartbreaking but so hopeful at the same time. It was really well written and the main character were so relatable.
Note that few passages were really hard to read but reflect a (sad) reality.
I wish all the best. 💜
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence