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I'm always happy to see trans/nonbinary rep, but this one felt a bit disjointed. I was confused by a lot of the plot Maybe something got lost in translation?

flapjacks's review

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3.0

sometimes a bit confusing trying to make sense of what's happening or what characters are feeling but overall an enjoyable read about a teen coming of age and coming to terms with their gender identity

amandaparent15's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I kept thinking I was missing pages due to it jumping around and not really developing things further. I really liked jet and her friend and I really wish it was more just about them and maybe ken. I feel like there were too many side characters that weren't explained well or just disappeared throughout. Cute story, just a bit confusing and underdeveloped at times.

stuckintheb00ks's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

alicentswife's review against another edition

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5.0

cute

jeefburger's review against another edition

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4.0

I just love reading coming of age comics...like the vibe is just the characters living their lives without a really set linear story to follow ig? it just felt like jet living their life without elaborating too much on their transness LOL idrk....it just felt like a simple fluid thing. but I could understand and sort of feel the struggles/emotions they felt??? idk ig they didnt think of it too much....hmmmmm. I liked how their friends were supportive and the conversations they had around the end of the novel. so overall I enjoyed this in the way I always love coming of age comics. I really liked the panels of nature and the surroundings. it was pretty enjoyable. I'm glad it was about a trans character, in an age before the internet. how there were more things going on than just their gender identity (their crush, rumours, boarding house, the bug). and maybe they felt like they couldnt really talk about it or think ab it. they felt like nobody else was noticing. all they had was that one old interview LOL. but yeah I really enjoyed it, even tho it sort of felt like maybe something was missing?? or was off....i liked that they didnt fully say oh I'm a boy? like they were also kind of conflicted...it didnt end with them living as a boy, just trying out their first year with hormone blockers so they could make bigger decisions later on. but I thought they were a trans boy throughout, but it was the friend who pushed that narrative without jetvsaying anything. when they did try look like a boy they still seemed conflicted. I only started questioning they might not 100% be a boy at the end (my fault the blurb used they/them). so it wasnt perfect but obviously not terrible!!! worth the read I enjoyed :)

cartwheelapple's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

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