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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
an ambitious feat to have an entire novel comprised of sonnets. had trouble keeping up with the cast of characters but was obsessed w the rhythm and pacing and the fact that i have never read anything like it.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's so real and true and also I hate everyone and I've never wanted to go stealth and assimilate as much as I have after reading this book lmfao fucking hell. Anyway this is a delight to read. If Detransition, Baby was a "love letter" to the trans women of New York in 2014, then this book is like, a hate letter. And yet it's quite good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanna read more novels in verse! I loved it. The content was seriously but the tone was so fun
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infertility, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked the writing style, and the rhyming is clever. I onow the characters are supposed to be a mess, but gosh darn, do they range from obnoxious and self-obsessed to just so bleak. But it's a very heartfelt portrayal still.
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
thought the novel in verse form ended up being a bit constraining, but it did deliver to wondrous effect on some occasions and it's an insane literary achievement all the same. liked the way the characters' lives crossed over and how the book questioned the meaning of community in queer circles
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It took me a while to get the rhythm, and I did enjoy it very much, but found it hard to keep track of the many people and each of their storylines and drama.
There were lots of different topics and societal challenges brought up, in a very real way. Things aren't resolved cleanly, and that feels about right.
There were lots of different topics and societal challenges brought up, in a very real way. Things aren't resolved cleanly, and that feels about right.
I think I just need to pick this up at a different time