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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
4.5 Stars
Initial Thoughts: I devoured this book in one sitting. I loved reading about Ben and their story. It was such a refreshing read. I also loved the whole cast of characters around Ben, especially Nathan. He was such a champion for Ben even before they were out. I really think this is an important book for everyone regardless of how they identify.
Initial Thoughts: I devoured this book in one sitting. I loved reading about Ben and their story. It was such a refreshing read. I also loved the whole cast of characters around Ben, especially Nathan. He was such a champion for Ben even before they were out. I really think this is an important book for everyone regardless of how they identify.
+ Cute
+ Wish there were more YA books on being nonbinary
- Time with Nathan and Ben felt too short!
+ Wish there were more YA books on being nonbinary
- Time with Nathan and Ben felt too short!
Benjamin DeBacker decided to tell their parents that they are non-binary. As a result of them being honest, their idiotic parents kicked them out of the house and they are forced to move in with their estranged sister (Hannah) and their brother in law (Thomas) that they barely know. Thomas is a teacher and a result was able to help out Ben register for school. Even though Ben isn't ready and their anxiety disorder is working overtime, and why wouldn't it? They're living with a sister and a brother in law they barely know, and they have that worry in the back of their mind that their parents hate them. After Ben has a panic attack, Hannah suggests that Ben go see a therapist. Ben accepts and begins his therapy sessions.
So Ben, Hannah, Thomas, and Ben's therapist start this journey and attempt to be low-key about Ben's issues, but in comes Nathan and disrupts all that (in a good way of course). Even though Ben say's they don't want any friends, they can't help but take a liking to Nathan...and possibly like him more than just friends. With the love of art and the support of Ben's friends, this book will take you on a emotional rollercoaster.
I'm so glad Mason chose to write this book, as he too is non-binary. It's so important to have queer writers write queer stories. Their experiences is the type of representation we need to read and see. There's so many you people out there who are struggling with their sexuality. Books such as this one teaches them courage, acceptance, among other things. I really wish the book was longer. Perhaps a more in depth look into the lives of the other characters.
WE NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BEN'S SISTER!
After reading : "I Wish You All The Best", I can honestly say that I've learned a lot about non-binary people. We need more books like this.
Thank you to my bookclub Pages and Prose for choosing this book as one of the reads for the month of July.
So Ben, Hannah, Thomas, and Ben's therapist start this journey and attempt to be low-key about Ben's issues, but in comes Nathan and disrupts all that (in a good way of course). Even though Ben say's they don't want any friends, they can't help but take a liking to Nathan...and possibly like him more than just friends. With the love of art and the support of Ben's friends, this book will take you on a emotional rollercoaster.
I'm so glad Mason chose to write this book, as he too is non-binary. It's so important to have queer writers write queer stories. Their experiences is the type of representation we need to read and see. There's so many you people out there who are struggling with their sexuality. Books such as this one teaches them courage, acceptance, among other things. I really wish the book was longer. Perhaps a more in depth look into the lives of the other characters.
WE NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BEN'S SISTER!
After reading : "I Wish You All The Best", I can honestly say that I've learned a lot about non-binary people. We need more books like this.
Thank you to my bookclub Pages and Prose for choosing this book as one of the reads for the month of July.
So beautiful really warms my heart. So happy Ben is happy is all they deserved.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars. An important book with lots of different voices. Even though I am not a fan of romantic plotlines, this one was quite sweet. Glad to have read it!
+ said fuck shit parents
+ cute relationship building
+ said fuck prom
+ cute relationship building
+ said fuck prom
I love this book for what it represents, and it's the first I've read with a non-binary protagonist. Informing and endearing - I just wish the characters and story arc had more depth.
An amazing read. This book felt very real to me, as a recently out non-binary person & having queer friends who have experienced being kicked out of their home. I was very stressed while reading this, but I think that telling these kinds of stories are very important.