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mal_bookedatfirstsight's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know how to rate this- I didn’t love it, at times, i really disliked it, but I also think it’s a one of a kind book that is brutally honest, unapologetic, and complex.
The characters were insufferable, yet I appreciated their povs. This book is insightful, depressing, and MESSY!!!! There’s so much commentary in this story, some statements made by the main character felt really problematic, which makes me feel conflict. HOWEVER, I loved that this story pushes boundaries and reimagines the ideas of womanhood, which is why I’m glad I read it.
Graphic: Violence, Miscarriage, Transphobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism
Minor: Suicide
caspian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
miryame's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Outing, and Racism
schnooglefaceduthie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Transphobia, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism
202claire's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Transphobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion, Car accident, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Outing, and Racism
janetpollert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Transphobia, Violence, and Sexism
Minor: Racism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Dysphoria, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Grief, and Abortion
luisaroesch's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Violence
Moderate: Abortion, Addiction, Deadnaming, Drug use, Transphobia, Emotional abuse, Death, Outing, and Pregnancy
Minor: Dysphoria, Outing, Racism, and Suicide attempt
lwalla01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The strength of this novel is in the “world building” so to speak. This book covers transphobia, sexual/physical abuse, suicide, and race. It’s done in such a realistic way to conversations I see in my life. Where there’s a cursory acknowledgment of oppression, but most of the focus is on whatever the character perceives their oppression is. It’s truly a fascinating book. I definitely want to let this sit a few years and come back to it.
Graphic: Sexual violence and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Racism, Transphobia, and Violence
paulawind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book goes through everything starting with gender identity, trans experience, through motherhood, femalehood, feminism, to class and race differences and how it all intersects. Definitely the best book I’ve read this year so far
Graphic: Transphobia and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism and Suicide
lbevs'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
4.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility, Violence, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Sexual content, Grief, Abortion, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Racism, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Physical abuse