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biojesspj's review
Scheduling reading a physical copy was unrealistic at this time
krtfkurnick's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
monarchsandmyths's review against another edition
5.0
time traveling back to when this book came out to give a copy to my younger self
marit_tijhuis's review against another edition
5.0
Zodanig belangrijk dat ik het wel vijf sterren moet geven. Opdat er meer diversiteit in boeken voor deze leeftijdscategorie (B, vanaf 11) mag komen!
moi_stephanie's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
dexkit10's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Minor: Deadnaming
fredav's review against another edition
4.0
2022 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book about gender identity
starlight5107's review against another edition
5.0
Great book! Glad I read it. If I’d known how prominent Charlotte’s Web was in the story I would have read it first.
kareimer's review against another edition
5.0
This book is truly a masterpiece. I believe that it provides something for every reader. Most importantly, the young (or old) trans readers can see themselves represented. However, for the Cis audience, it gives an honest and bold telling of being trans. It shows the fear, discrimination but balanced with joy and euphoria.
The use of female pronouns, even as male pronouns are being used for Melissa, is beautiful. It shows the lack of understanding of her gender by her community but her growing internal understanding of self.
I also loved the portrayal of Melissa's friends and family. There were was a vast array of reactions and levels of support that felt true to the experience of many young trans kids. There was outright violence and bullying in addition to more nuanced characters. Melissa's mom has the best interest for Melissa despite her lack of understanding and information. Kelly is another character showing nuance. She takes some time to accept and does not understand fully how to respond or support her friend, but in the end, it is a critical support system.
Overall this book is beautiful; I have nothing more to add. Thank you, Alex Gino.
The use of female pronouns, even as male pronouns are being used for Melissa, is beautiful. It shows the lack of understanding of her gender by her community but her growing internal understanding of self.
I also loved the portrayal of Melissa's friends and family. There were was a vast array of reactions and levels of support that felt true to the experience of many young trans kids. There was outright violence and bullying in addition to more nuanced characters. Melissa's mom has the best interest for Melissa despite her lack of understanding and information. Kelly is another character showing nuance. She takes some time to accept and does not understand fully how to respond or support her friend, but in the end, it is a critical support system.
Overall this book is beautiful; I have nothing more to add. Thank you, Alex Gino.