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kathis_wonderland'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
My heart. I wanted to read Felix Ever After since it came out and I finally got around to buy myself a copy. And it even has sprayed edges! It is beautiful! And so is the story. I really get the hype. I don't even know what to say apart from I loved the book! It warmed my heart and I felt calm after finishing it. I laughed, I actually cried, I cringed, I was hyped, I was devastated and angry. I think I went through all the emotions there are while reading.
The book was quite empowering. Felix went through a lot and made some mistakes along the way. But he grew and found his strength. He knows exactly who he is and that he is valid. But Ezra. Oh, everyone needs an Ezra in their lives! He is the bestest friend anyone can wish for. I have nothing but love for him. He got Felix back no matter what. He fights for him and defends him. The sheer amount of support that radiates from him is heart-warming. I think he is my favourite character in this book.
The love triangle freaked me out a bit, because I really don't like those anymore. However, there was no infidelity, they talked everything through and communicated. I loved that. So, nothing to be scared off.
This book is a wonderful example that you should not assume that you know what is going on in someone's life. It was empowering and just heart-warming. I can totally recommend this book and will forever cherish it.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia
Moderate: Abandonment and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol and Deadnaming
42_books_42'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Drug use, Dysphoria, and Hate crime
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
"It's easier to accept hurt and pain, sometimes, than love and acceptance."
I've been meaning to read Felix Ever After for quite some time now... When I needed a banned book for the POPSUGAR challenge, I decided to give in and finally read it. I know that I don't read a lot of YA anymore, but I would recommend this book for both teenagers and adults alike. The topic is such an important one, and it's an own voices story at that; there is no doubt that Felix Ever After has a big impact, and it really is an eye-opener. That said, I do have to say that there were certain aspects about the main character Felix that I didn't like as much. I get his struggles and they are both portrayed realistically and basically heartbreaking. BUT. He is also pretty selfish and vindictive, and the fact that others are hurting him is no excuse to do the same. I can't say that I was a fan of the whole love triangle vibe either, which kind of put a damper on things for me... In fact, I wasn't really a fan of the romance nor how it was developed and incorporated in general. I'm still giving this story four stars though just for its impact and how it can help people discover their identity and tribe.
Graphic: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Racism
knockoffrainbow'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Transphobia, Hate crime, Outing, Drug use, Bullying, Cursing, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Medical content
bookishperseus'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: Alcohol, Cursing, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Outing, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Drug use, Homophobia, Hate crime, Abandonment, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
bookswithlauren'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, Outing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Biphobia, Body shaming, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Deadnaming, Cursing, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, and Homophobia
finn_merchant'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: Outing, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming and Misogyny
ecn'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Dysphoria, Transphobia, Classism, Abandonment, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Medical content, Drug use, and Outing
lady_bountiful's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
abbyllevy'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Transphobia
Minor: Emotional abuse