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eaglemask's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
So good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Transphobia
mygxfm's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
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? N/A
4.0
jenna_06's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
readingtempeh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Outing, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
violetbonsai's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
eliott_tea's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
2.75
bridgetcisneros's review against another edition
3.75
birth certificate? passport? social security card? drivers licence? bank account information?? do they just not need these things back from their parents? did nobody think?
gina_readsbooks's review against another edition
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4.0
“Bodies are fucking weird. Especially when it feels like you don’t belong in yours.”
This was just a great story, especially in how it handles such difficult subject matter. At the heart of this is Ben, who’s just trying to figure themself out.
I went into this book completely blind, and I think that helped me feel captivated by Ben’s story. They’re nonbinary, and when they come out to their parents, they’re immediately kicked out. They reconnect with their sister, Hannah, but there’s still some lingering resentment. Their arc is so heartbreaking and heartwarming, and it’s portrayed so well.
Ben reluctantly starts therapy, but as time goes on it’s clear that it’s helping them. They find a trust in their doctor as well as friends at their new school. Ben struggles with coming out to their new friend group, clearly traumatized by their parents’ reaction. The support they find in them, though, is clearly so important.
Books like this are invaluable. I didn’t see stories like this growing up, and while I don’t identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, I think reading and listening and understanding stores like this are so important. This is the kind of book that will find its way into the hands of someone who needs it.
The audiobook is also really great, and M.W. Wilson does a great job with the narration.
artsymama03's review against another edition
5.0
Great YA novel. Really helps put things in perspective what some teens go through because of their sexuality. Really enjoyed this.