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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
informative
slow-paced
DNF at 51%
This felt like a book written for teens by adults that kind of forgot what it felt like to be a teenager. I did expect this to be more about discovering your sexuality rather than what to do when you figure out your sexuality (and that’s not the books fault) but I feel it was falling flat on that part too. I’ve also seen some other reviews that the asexuality conversation left a lot to be desired, I cannot specifically speak on that, but I did think it was worth mentioning here.
This felt like a book written for teens by adults that kind of forgot what it felt like to be a teenager. I did expect this to be more about discovering your sexuality rather than what to do when you figure out your sexuality (and that’s not the books fault) but I feel it was falling flat on that part too. I’ve also seen some other reviews that the asexuality conversation left a lot to be desired, I cannot specifically speak on that, but I did think it was worth mentioning here.
I think this is a good book for teens, but I was disappointed in that a lot of the book was focused on relationships and only had one sentence about asexuality and didn't mention anything about people who identify as aromantic which was offputting to me. I think it's really important to have more discussion about that, especially with teens. It also says it's the Ultimate Guide for Teens, and that's not accurate at all.
This book covers a lot of ground in a fast and informative read. It went over topics that are important to me, such as asexuality, demisexuality, pansexuality, and queerness and religion (with a whole bunch of books recommended in the bibliography!). I wish I had this when I was younger and questioning. There’s information on coming out, healthy relationships, breakups, being ready for sex, and safe sex.
I just wish it had information on coming out to a current partner (cause it happens!); you’re still valid when you’re in a heterosexual relationship as a queer person(some of us end up in them because we’re bi, ace, Trans, or pan); and used more gender neutral pronouns (they would say “he or she” instead of “he or she or they” or even just “they”). Despite lacking a little bit on these fronts, I think that this book is wholesome and informative and should be out there for queer kids of all ages to read!
I just wish it had information on coming out to a current partner (cause it happens!); you’re still valid when you’re in a heterosexual relationship as a queer person(some of us end up in them because we’re bi, ace, Trans, or pan); and used more gender neutral pronouns (they would say “he or she” instead of “he or she or they” or even just “they”). Despite lacking a little bit on these fronts, I think that this book is wholesome and informative and should be out there for queer kids of all ages to read!