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talonsontypewriters'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
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Medical content
Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Violence, and Dysphoria
Needles/injections (HRT).the_true_monroe'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
4.75
When we utilize art in this way though, what are we trying to do for ourselves? Are we trying to put the worst of us into a form that we should keep sealed shut like a genie in a bottle and mask, or are we wanting to capture each part of us so we can recognize what is going on in our head, why and how we can process that, or for some other reasons?
This book presents two nonbinary, brown, neurodivergent teens who have a curious and mystical connection with a part of the world others are unable to enter and perceive, that seems to revolve around using art as an escape and release. We see these characters who truly have been growing into their true selves, confronted by things from the past they worked so hard to bury deep down.
I absolutely loved listening to the audiobook, and how aside from a focus on internalized ableism, along with experiences of ableism, racism and transphobia , both main characters have solid, strong support systems and people who really do get them. There is no sugar coating but also so much emphasis on how simple it can be for people to accept you as you are, and learn and grow alongside you.
Graphic: Ableism, Transphobia, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Sexism, Dysphoria, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Medical content, Stalking, and Hate crime
lopeared'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Moderate: Violence, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
discarded_dust_jacket'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
3.5
“So many of us are haunted by versions of ourselves we wish we could exile. But the pieces of our beings don’t pull apart that easily. If we try to unweave ourselves, we unravel at the edges. So we all do the work of reconciling who we are now with the ghosts we once were.”
It also highlights, quite powerfully, how the bad thoughts and emotions that we attempt to suppress will only reinsert themselves with more force the more we refuse to deal with them.
“Once you get past the fear of being seen, you can get to the part where you know you’re not alone.”
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
ree_anna'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? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Ableism, Transphobia, and Bullying
skylarkblue1's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ADHD and Dyslexia rep my beloved <3
2 Neurodiverse, trans non-binary & Brown teens attemping to navigate the world and learn how their brains work. That's essentially the story but there's so much that comes with that!
The representation of ADHD and dyslexia, imo, is perfect. Yes, this is one person's perspective and lived experience but as someone with both ADHD and dyslexia.... well the explanations of dyslexia was so accurate it was tripping up my own dyslexia lmaoo. You can very easily tell immediatly that Anna-Marie McLemore has both conditions themself and this is a lot more than just doing research.
The non-binary rep was also very sweet. Both MCs are trans-masc but each have their own experiences still and show different sides to how people transition!
I highly recommend reading this if you're also part of any of the represented groups in this, but even more so if you're not. Even if you don't read for the representations, it's such a colourful and vibrant book with wonderful writing!
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical content
maeverose's review against another edition
4.75
The only things that bothered me was it was a little difficult to keep the two pov characters straight. They’re both very similar, but I found that they were almost a little too similar, to the point of me constantly having to check who’s pov I was in and remind myself who was who. It got easier towards the end but for the first half at least it was an effort. Second, this is probably nit picky but
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Ableism, and Bullying
Moderate: Racism, Transphobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: mentions of needles including descriptions of the injections (for testosterone).city_girl_writer'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: Bullying, Ableism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Racism
punky__pie's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Lakelore incorporates magic in a really unique way that was super enjoyable, even as an adult. Definitely worth a read!
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Moderate: Racism and Transphobia
janiscox'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
4.25
Graphic: Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Classism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use, Stalking, and Grief