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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
In 2019, I have been making a conscious effort to read more diverse. This month, in honor of pride, I am reading diverse romances. Something Like Gravity is my first transgender romance - and it was beautiful and heart-breaking and amazing at the same time. I loved seeing a minority community represented, and more importantly accepted, in a YA romance book.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
emotional
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
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3 stars. A TW needs to be associated with this book; however, there was trans representation although a little problematic. Maia was annoying at times and I really felt for Chris’ character.
Started off strong, but the longer I continued to read the more bored and agitated I became. I was really excited for this book, but it just didn't live up to my expectations. I'm definitely going to give it another read in the future, but for now I'm moving onto something else.
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Transphobia, Grief
Moderate: Animal death
Those who enjoyed Love, Simon, will definitely enjoy this read.
I found it very interesting, as well as addicting to read this novel, as both characters are far from perfect and have various broken qualities that I found intriguing. I say this, because not only do they have to overcome things in their relationship/friendship, they also have to overcome things in their personal lives that creep into every aspect of things.
It was a heartwarming story, I couldn't help but love Chris and I loved when Maia was WITH Chris, it was really something like gravity when they were near each other.
I found it very interesting, as well as addicting to read this novel, as both characters are far from perfect and have various broken qualities that I found intriguing. I say this, because not only do they have to overcome things in their relationship/friendship, they also have to overcome things in their personal lives that creep into every aspect of things.
It was a heartwarming story, I couldn't help but love Chris and I loved when Maia was WITH Chris, it was really something like gravity when they were near each other.
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I struggle to rate this book. I really enjoyed it, loved the world building and I really grew attached to the characters and the story itself. However, there are some elements to the story that kind of- to say the least are questionable? For instance, in the middle of the story Maia is hiding in a closet and sees Chris get changed and realizes he’s transgender before Chris has a chance to tell her personally. This was... very very icky to me? Amber Smith is a brilliant writer but I feel like this was such an unnecessary and potientially VERY harmful twist in the story that should definitely be discussed. Later on in the story Maia throws it in Chris’ face that she knew he was trans before he told her and that was just- a lot. I understand that Maia was lashing out because of her own issues but, god, that to me is unforgivable. What makes this even worse to me is that the story is set up for you to sympathize with Maia and root for Chris to accept her apology but like no, Chris for your own safety and security please don’t feel an obligation to forgive someone after they’ve alienated you because of your gender identity after you trusted them. Bottom line is I think the trans rep could’ve been handled better and this isn’t the safest book for the LGBTQ+ community.
I’m a cisgender woman so I’m leaving the rating of this book to my trans + gender non-binary friends. This book has a lot of good in it but also has a lot of harmful and triggering elements to it that for sure could’ve been avoided.
I’m a cisgender woman so I’m leaving the rating of this book to my trans + gender non-binary friends. This book has a lot of good in it but also has a lot of harmful and triggering elements to it that for sure could’ve been avoided.