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zefancifulreader's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
The fact that this is the #2 Most Banned Book in America this year makes me ill.
I spent most of the book thinking… “why is this banned??”
But I realize that, similarly to “Gender Queer” by: Maia Kobabe, the reason this book is banned is because it speaks of something real.
I wish I had had this book when I was in High School and I am so glad that it remains in libraries, despite the pushback.
“Will this part of my story be met with pushback?
Absolutely. But I'll be damned if I don't tell it because of fear. My greatest fear is that queer teens will be left to trial and error in their sexual experience. It's worth me feeling a little embarrassed so that you all are a bit more prepared.”
I spent most of the book thinking… “why is this banned??”
But I realize that, similarly to “Gender Queer” by: Maia Kobabe, the reason this book is banned is because it speaks of something real.
I wish I had had this book when I was in High School and I am so glad that it remains in libraries, despite the pushback.
“Will this part of my story be met with pushback?
Absolutely. But I'll be damned if I don't tell it because of fear. My greatest fear is that queer teens will be left to trial and error in their sexual experience. It's worth me feeling a little embarrassed so that you all are a bit more prepared.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Violence, Homophobia, and Xenophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
momogajo's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Bullying, Racism, Homophobia, Violence, and Racial slurs
Minor: Outing, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Drug use, and Deadnaming
cherrypiejay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This beautifully written book definitely comes with many content warnings for various types of SA, grooming, and trauma.
I listened to the audiobook, lovingly narrated by the author. It’s such a gritty, raw, honest story about a queer youth finding himself, and I enjoyed every minute of it - even though some bits were tough to get through due to being quite triggering. It’s an important story that needs to be shared.
I listened to the audiobook, lovingly narrated by the author. It’s such a gritty, raw, honest story about a queer youth finding himself, and I enjoyed every minute of it - even though some bits were tough to get through due to being quite triggering. It’s an important story that needs to be shared.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Grief, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Cursing, and Death
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