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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
*I received this book in exchange for review by Netgalley
Something Like Gravity depicts the journey to self discovery, and the growth that results from it. Seeing Maya and Chris both deal with the traumas that occurred in each of their lives and how it impacted their interactions with each other, as well as their relationship was was a mind- opening element to the story. I also applaud how the author presented Chris being transgender and how he and others close to him were affected, it showed authentic and raw emotion to such an emotional and significant topic. I love that Chris and Maia’s relationship assisted them both on their journeys of recovery and personal growth, as well as helped them be able to open up to people close in their life.
Something Like Gravity depicts the journey to self discovery, and the growth that results from it. Seeing Maya and Chris both deal with the traumas that occurred in each of their lives and how it impacted their interactions with each other, as well as their relationship was was a mind- opening element to the story. I also applaud how the author presented Chris being transgender and how he and others close to him were affected, it showed authentic and raw emotion to such an emotional and significant topic. I love that Chris and Maia’s relationship assisted them both on their journeys of recovery and personal growth, as well as helped them be able to open up to people close in their life.
Loved this romance with a transgender character and the fact that Maia doesn't really care that Chris is trans, which is refreshing and I hope more and more true.
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Me 10 seconds after I finished this: pretty sure my heart just got torn into like 300 pieces.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I mean I feel like it’s obvious that transgender representation is great, but I know there are already some and probably will be more once this book is published. The fact that this book is written by a cis woman, and I get it as much as I can (coming from a cis woman.) but I think having just about any (obvi not putting anyone down or in a negative light) transgender representation is a good thing. We’re getting better at those things becoming more of a norm and not weird or unacceptable.
I also love (obviously it’s sad) the realistic story of grief we have from Maia. That yes, unfortunate as it is, this stuff happens. People pass away unexpectedly, and grief is a THING, it doesn’t go away in two months and people truly react in different ways even though it may not technically be in the “right way” but grief and one’s mind does not care.
I loved The Way I Used To Be, haven’t had a chance to pick up The Last To Let Go yet. But when I found out I got approved for Something Like Gravity, I was so happy cause the summary sounded great+I knew I liked this author already. Highly recommended to pick it up once it is published. 😊
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I mean I feel like it’s obvious that transgender representation is great, but I know there are already some and probably will be more once this book is published. The fact that this book is written by a cis woman, and I get it as much as I can (coming from a cis woman.) but I think having just about any (obvi not putting anyone down or in a negative light) transgender representation is a good thing. We’re getting better at those things becoming more of a norm and not weird or unacceptable.
I also love (obviously it’s sad) the realistic story of grief we have from Maia. That yes, unfortunate as it is, this stuff happens. People pass away unexpectedly, and grief is a THING, it doesn’t go away in two months and people truly react in different ways even though it may not technically be in the “right way” but grief and one’s mind does not care.
I loved The Way I Used To Be, haven’t had a chance to pick up The Last To Let Go yet. But when I found out I got approved for Something Like Gravity, I was so happy cause the summary sounded great+I knew I liked this author already. Highly recommended to pick it up once it is published. 😊
DNF @ 7% after reading some reviews. Not here for the transphobia that’s normalized in this story.
This just felt kind of bland honestly. Couldn't really relate to the characters or root for their romance when it was insta-love AND when Maia was lying about so much for no reason. The conflict just felt forced. Like,oh no, Chris is going to find out I lied about my entire personality and we're going to break up, oh no. I SURE wonder what you could've done so that wouldn't happen? Maybe NOT lie to him ?? I really don't understand why she lied in the first place. They also kind of had no chemistry tbh? The break-up was supposed to be emotional and all but honestly I just couldn't care less because there really is nothing that explains why they'd want to be togheter at all.
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Trigger warnings for Something Like Gravity include: animal death, assault, death, homophobia, outing, sexual assault and transphobia.
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"You matter. You are not alone. You won’t be erased.”
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This book hooked me in, made me care about the main characters, to the point that I basically finished it in a day (aside from the chapter or so I started towards the end of last month.)
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Chris felt deeply relatable to me as a transmasculine person. I’ve felt the insecurities of meeting new people and not knowing how they’re going to perceive me, whether I pass to them. He has something I don’t though, access to testosterone, which makes it easier to come across as yourself to other outside perspectives.
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I can sympathise with Maia in that she felt lied to, but I also understand where Chris is coming from when he feels lied to as well. Chris didn’t lie, nor did he omit information, he simply chose to out himself in an environment and a situation in which he felt comfortable in, which any person has the right to do, especially with the history he has. And I can understand why he felt lied to by Maia because while she didn’t entirely lie to him, she didn’t put him straight when he assumed things.
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Overall, this was a very interesting book, but also a story concept that isn’t new. It’s a story path that’s been worn many times. But even with that, it doesn’t make it less comforting or relatable or relevant for trans people, whether they are trans men, trans women, non binary or any other gender identity. Having that representation, even and sometimes especially with flawed characters is important.
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"You matter. You are not alone. You won’t be erased.”
•
This book hooked me in, made me care about the main characters, to the point that I basically finished it in a day (aside from the chapter or so I started towards the end of last month.)
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Chris felt deeply relatable to me as a transmasculine person. I’ve felt the insecurities of meeting new people and not knowing how they’re going to perceive me, whether I pass to them. He has something I don’t though, access to testosterone, which makes it easier to come across as yourself to other outside perspectives.
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I can sympathise with Maia in that she felt lied to, but I also understand where Chris is coming from when he feels lied to as well. Chris didn’t lie, nor did he omit information, he simply chose to out himself in an environment and a situation in which he felt comfortable in, which any person has the right to do, especially with the history he has. And I can understand why he felt lied to by Maia because while she didn’t entirely lie to him, she didn’t put him straight when he assumed things.
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Overall, this was a very interesting book, but also a story concept that isn’t new. It’s a story path that’s been worn many times. But even with that, it doesn’t make it less comforting or relatable or relevant for trans people, whether they are trans men, trans women, non binary or any other gender identity. Having that representation, even and sometimes especially with flawed characters is important.