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daenknight's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
This was an absolutely powerful book. I rarely have a book that makes me feel so much emotion, and this book had me shedding tears by the end. A wonderful book with strong family themes and concepts that change the way someone thinks. Another book that's one of my top favorites, and one I would recommend to everyone!
sbelasco40's review
5.0
This book packs a hell of a punch for a middle grade with an adorable cover! I for sure felt Hazel's grief over losing friends and her mom's miscarriages, and just generally that middle school awfulness where everything is awkward and raw and confusing. Also, excellent goat content.
agnesnutter's review
5.0
Step away, Darwin, my daughter Hazel is ready to take over.
Really, really lovely story about family and belonging and how growing up can be painful, but it's so very worth it. Cried copiously reading the last couple of paragraphs, then cried a bit more reading the author's note.
Really, really lovely story about family and belonging and how growing up can be painful, but it's so very worth it. Cried copiously reading the last couple of paragraphs, then cried a bit more reading the author's note.
tammae's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
mdreaderlady's review against another edition
4.0
Great story with vivid characters! Highly recommend.
mel_muses's review
5.0
As I've seen time and time again: QUEER MIDDLE GRADE HOLDS MY HEART. There's something so special about reading something meant for kids, meant to help them understand themselves and those around them. It's so beautiful.
I think my favorite part of this story was hearing Hazel's voice. I loved listening to her talk about what she was passionate about (go worms!!) and seeing this small glimpse into a life that is there for her. And watching her struggle with the very adult issues that were happening with her family — a new pregnancy after two late-term miscarriages — was honestly refreshing. Because she took us back to what it feels like when everything is out of your control and you feel like you should know how to change that.
It's such an innate need to know that drives Hazel, and that was incredibly endearing and relatable. She took me back to moments of my childhood asking question after question, right as they popped into my head.
Hazel's Theory of Evolution is a beautiful story and an important read with a message and perspective that speaks to anyone regardless of age. It makes me so happy that there are special books like this in the world.
I think my favorite part of this story was hearing Hazel's voice. I loved listening to her talk about what she was passionate about (go worms!!) and seeing this small glimpse into a life that is there for her. And watching her struggle with the very adult issues that were happening with her family — a new pregnancy after two late-term miscarriages — was honestly refreshing. Because she took us back to what it feels like when everything is out of your control and you feel like you should know how to change that.
It's such an innate need to know that drives Hazel, and that was incredibly endearing and relatable. She took me back to moments of my childhood asking question after question, right as they popped into my head.
Hazel's Theory of Evolution is a beautiful story and an important read with a message and perspective that speaks to anyone regardless of age. It makes me so happy that there are special books like this in the world.
andromedace's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.75
freddiereadsalot's review
emotional
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
4.25
I really love stories about queer kids especially when they have an interest that shines through the pages, and Hazel—inquisitive, ace and knowledgeable—speaks to my inner child
amphibianwitch's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
«"Maybe grief isn't for the past," I said. "Maybe it's for the future. The future you'll never know."»
Cuando empecé a leer este libro buscando representación aro/ace, no me esperaba una historia tan potente y contada con tanta delicadeza y cotidianidad al mismo tiempo.
Es cierto que he encontrado la representación que buscaba y me ha encantado, en particular, sentirme identificada con esa experiencia de estar en clase mientras todo el mundo habla de relaciones, sintiendo que pasa algo raro, que no entiendes nada, que la conversación te incomoda pero no sabes por qué. También he encontrado mucha más representación: sáfica, trans, disca y poc.
Pero «Hazel's theory of evolution» es principalmente una novela sobre la vida y la muerte, sobre los cambios, sobre el dolor y la esperanza. Sobre cómo recuperarse y lidiar con los traspiés, con los malos momentos, desde algo tan cotidiano como cambiar de colegio hasta el duelo por alguien. Ojalá tradujeran este libro al español porque es muy bonito, aunque también triste. Es agridulce, como la vida.
Cuando empecé a leer este libro buscando representación aro/ace, no me esperaba una historia tan potente y contada con tanta delicadeza y cotidianidad al mismo tiempo.
Es cierto que he encontrado la representación que buscaba y me ha encantado, en particular, sentirme identificada con esa experiencia de estar en clase mientras todo el mundo habla de relaciones, sintiendo que pasa algo raro, que no entiendes nada, que la conversación te incomoda pero no sabes por qué. También he encontrado mucha más representación: sáfica, trans, disca y poc.
Pero «Hazel's theory of evolution» es principalmente una novela sobre la vida y la muerte, sobre los cambios, sobre el dolor y la esperanza. Sobre cómo recuperarse y lidiar con los traspiés, con los malos momentos, desde algo tan cotidiano como cambiar de colegio hasta el duelo por alguien. Ojalá tradujeran este libro al español porque es muy bonito, aunque también triste. Es agridulce, como la vida.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage and Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts