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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The moral of the story is that Trans kids are resilient. I love that this monster book ended in no trans people dying but it did end with a happily ever after. The book deals with how we address trans death(especially in the context of our trancestors’ murders and suicides) specifically looking at Brandon Teena and Leelah Alcorn who committed suicide in 2014 when she was 17, or the death of Brandon Teena which was popularized in the queer canon through the 1999 film “Boys don’t cry” for which Hilary swank won an award for her portrayal of Brandon. This book is so important to read especially if you are a young trans person. Trans people are resilient no matter what life throws at us!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Dysphoria
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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:
Complicated
This book was so awesome!
It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I fell in love with Erin and Max before even realising it!
It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I fell in love with Erin and Max before even realising it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
This book was amazing. There was just the right edge of trans frustration and rage along with the fear and frustrationg that come with existing with any part of femininity in your body (whether that be forced by you're assigned sex at birth or a part of your gender identity). I highly recommend. It's a quick read and it's fun for cryptid lovers too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide attempt
dark
emotional
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated