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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I wanted to like this book, I liked the ideas of this book... I think it just didn't quite fit any audience. It's written like a children's primer on openness and tolerance, but without the sense of fun and whimsy that keeps a children's book entertaining. Overall, middling at best and exceptionally difficult to recommend because I'm not sure who would really enjoy reading this.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A wonderfully lighthearted adventure with a fantastic message of queer acceptance.
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
Fun, sweet little tale about community and learning how to accept others.
Sadly I had a few issues with the trans character portrayal and found myself not very interested or invested in the story. I wanted to live this book. There are some really beautiful and pleasant parts of this story. Honestly it could have been the perfect Pete's Dragon with some gentle notes and overall whimsical tale of trials, friendships and overcoming bigotry. Snap was probably my favorite part of the story, but I felt that the trans character having to acknowledge/celebrate the cis characters for trying was wrong and forced.
This is a shame because I was very interested in this story. Considering this story was referred to as having queer friendly, representation doesn't equate "friendliness."
Aside from that, I really enjoyed a lot of the tale and perhaps this book might be great for many people. But I didn't feel happy after reading it. A lot of things were overshadowed by my annoyance.
I do appreciate the opportunity to read this digitally through netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This is a shame because I was very interested in this story. Considering this story was referred to as having queer friendly, representation doesn't equate "friendliness."
Aside from that, I really enjoyed a lot of the tale and perhaps this book might be great for many people. But I didn't feel happy after reading it. A lot of things were overshadowed by my annoyance.
I do appreciate the opportunity to read this digitally through netgalley in exchange for an honest review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No