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lilcoppertop's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, Blood, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Outing, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
susannaobrien's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Incest, Violence, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Misogyny
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol
flowerparrish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
1) I would recommend that any trans person reading this book take a good look at content warnings beforehand, because it is exceptionally triggering with depictions of transphobia and discussion of hate crimes against trans people.
2) I would recommend anyone reading this book take a look at trigger warnings, even if you think the transphobia won't be as big of an issue for you, because there are DEFINITELY others, and it's heavy af.
3) I do think this is an important read for family members of trans people who want to be supportive but think changing your perspective is a lot of work (it is) and you don't know how to start / if it's worth the dedication. It is, and this book is a beautiful depiction of WHY.
Graphic: Incest, Transphobia, Death, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Deadnaming and Misogyny
Minor: Miscarriage
alayamorning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Incest, Sexual content, and Transphobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
skudiklier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Blood, Xenophobia, Violence, Vomit, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Misogyny, Islamophobia, Infidelity, Infertility, Incest, Homophobia, Hate crime, Grief, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Deadnaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Abortion, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Eating disorder, Cursing, and Rape
Minor: Ableism
naika's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I also struggled with some sections of the story where we got points of view from characters who ultimately had little to do with the larger story. It ended up being unnecessary filler and distracted me from the narrative. So I would also say the pacing did not always work for me.
But the story continues to sit with me, despite some of the jarring aspects. This is making it difficult for me to give a star rating, so I won't.
Graphic: Incest, Transphobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Infidelity, Homophobia, and Cursing
Minor: Infertility