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jareadforfilth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
This is an easy 5-stars for me! Such lovable characters, such wonderful writing, I’m just sad this is a debut and there isn’t more to read already but I’m SO EXCITED to be witnessing Underhill at his publishing beginnings! I love Miles’ exploration of his queer trans identity and how this story is about this but also just about coming into oneself period. Miles is such a multi-faceted character and I adore him. And ERIC?!?!? Uggggghhhhhh I fackin love Eric so much. And Stefania. Ok everyone, I just love everyone (except Cameron and Pierre sryyyy not). This book is everything, such an easy read, the perfect length, I was so invested and def teared up yall, READ IT!!
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Bullying, and Infidelity
alaskaslibrary's review against another edition
fast-paced
- 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
2.0
this would’ve been fine if not for all the cheating
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia
caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Thanks to Wednesday Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- Oh my heart! This book! I love it! It's tender and prickly and full of confusion and love and passion.
- Miles and Eric are so sweet. I loved watching them figure out themselves and each other, even when they made silly teenagery mistakes.
- This book does have elements of transphobia and queerphobia, but it's ultimately about joy. Joy in yourself, in your hobbies, in your relationships.
- Oh my heart! This book! I love it! It's tender and prickly and full of confusion and love and passion.
- Miles and Eric are so sweet. I loved watching them figure out themselves and each other, even when they made silly teenagery mistakes.
- This book does have elements of transphobia and queerphobia, but it's ultimately about joy. Joy in yourself, in your hobbies, in your relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Infidelity, Bullying, Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Cursing
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Sexual content
halfwaytoaugust's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fast favorite and let me tell you why.
Miles' boyfriend breaks up with him when he comes out as trans, but Miles has a plan to win him back. Not only that, but he wants to win the biggest piano competition in the Midwest. But will his plans stay on course when the new kid in school catches his attention?
This book is unapologetically trans. And it is amazing. We watch Miles socially transition by changing his name & pronouns, there are open discussions about binding & what Miles wants in the future regarding his transition, we see Miles struggle with dysphoria and find moments of euphoria, and there's even a character who asks his pronouns first.
But I want to put a warning out there for my trans friends - the transphobia is a bit heavy. We see it subtly within his family, explicitly on online forums, there are instances of misgendering, and Miles is referred to by his birth name in any pre transition parts of the book. Please be aware of this and if you need to, set the book down until you're ready.
Another reason I love this book is Eric. Miles and Eric are precious and deserve to be protected at all costs. I would have loved some more exploration with Eric's character & his relationship to gender (no specifics to avoid direct spoilers), or even another book dedicated to him would be ideal??
Anyway, everything was just done very well - the characters, the details, the conflict, the growth. I was hooked from the start and could not put it down.
Rep: trans MC, gay MC, pan SC, lesbian SC, Chinese SC, Latine SC, SC with Down Syndrome
CW: deadnaming, misgendering, transphobia, homophobia, racism, bullying, trauma, dysphoria, infidelity
Rating system:
5 - absolutely love, little-to-no dislikes that did not impact my reading experience
4 - great book, minor dislikes that did have an impact on my reading experience
3 - good/decent book but for some reason did not hook me or there were some problematic things that just were not addressed or greatly impacted my reading experience
2 - is either a book I did not click with and did not enjoy, problematic aspects are not addressed and severely impacted my reading experience, or I DNF'd but think it has potential for others
1 - is very problematic, I would not recommend the book to anyone
Thank you to Netgalley & Wednesday Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Expected pub date: February 14, 2023.
Miles' boyfriend breaks up with him when he comes out as trans, but Miles has a plan to win him back. Not only that, but he wants to win the biggest piano competition in the Midwest. But will his plans stay on course when the new kid in school catches his attention?
This book is unapologetically trans. And it is amazing. We watch Miles socially transition by changing his name & pronouns, there are open discussions about binding & what Miles wants in the future regarding his transition, we see Miles struggle with dysphoria and find moments of euphoria, and there's even a character who asks his pronouns first.
But I want to put a warning out there for my trans friends - the transphobia is a bit heavy. We see it subtly within his family, explicitly on online forums, there are instances of misgendering, and Miles is referred to by his birth name in any pre transition parts of the book. Please be aware of this and if you need to, set the book down until you're ready.
Another reason I love this book is Eric. Miles and Eric are precious and deserve to be protected at all costs. I would have loved some more exploration with Eric's character & his relationship to gender (no specifics to avoid direct spoilers), or even another book dedicated to him would be ideal??
Anyway, everything was just done very well - the characters, the details, the conflict, the growth. I was hooked from the start and could not put it down.
Rep: trans MC, gay MC, pan SC, lesbian SC, Chinese SC, Latine SC, SC with Down Syndrome
CW: deadnaming, misgendering, transphobia, homophobia, racism, bullying, trauma, dysphoria, infidelity
Rating system:
5 - absolutely love, little-to-no dislikes that did not impact my reading experience
4 - great book, minor dislikes that did have an impact on my reading experience
3 - good/decent book but for some reason did not hook me or there were some problematic things that just were not addressed or greatly impacted my reading experience
2 - is either a book I did not click with and did not enjoy, problematic aspects are not addressed and severely impacted my reading experience, or I DNF'd but think it has potential for others
1 - is very problematic, I would not recommend the book to anyone
Thank you to Netgalley & Wednesday Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Expected pub date: February 14, 2023.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Racism, Homophobia, and Infidelity
hilwithonel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
This book was... beautiful.
The prose were lovely while still having that YA approachability. All of the main characters were multi faceted. All the plot points were equally special: the music competition, Mile's identity, and the love story.
I can't personally speak to the challenges Miles dealt with as a trans male teenager but I can say that his heartbreak, his mistakes, and his growth were all just beautifully told.
Absolutely loved.
The prose were lovely while still having that YA approachability. All of the main characters were multi faceted. All the plot points were equally special: the music competition, Mile's identity, and the love story.
I can't personally speak to the challenges Miles dealt with as a trans male teenager but I can say that his heartbreak, his mistakes, and his growth were all just beautifully told.
Absolutely loved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying and Racism
rafaestla's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
there are TWO cheating characters in this story, and i am meant to forgive both of them? no thank you, i will not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
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