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poisoned_icecream's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
This is a middle-grade book about Zenobia, a trans girl who has had to move in her aunts after the death of her father. At her new school, she makes new friends, deals with bullies, and sets out to solve the mystery of who hacked the school's website to upload racist and transphobic memes. There is a lot of kindness and empathy in this book, especially in regards to how Zenobia's aunts make her feel like she is allowed to make mistakes and it won't change how much they love her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Antisemitism
kirsten_rainbow's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Deals with a ton of gender and body dismorphia, and shows that just because someone is trans doesn't mean they always make the best decisions for the whole community.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia and Islamophobia
Minor: Religious bigotry
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