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anniereads221's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Outing, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Violence
melaniereadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Kidnapping
phobia against intersex peopleadriennne's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Kidnapping, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Transphobia
empathephant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Seanan's depiction of childhood is spot on, and beautiful in a horrid sort of way. I reflected on the cruelty of playground politics, the secret wishes I hoped for as a child, and the ways I attempted to change myself to fit in people's boxes. I love the character of Reagan and the way she grows and frees herself from the shackles of destiny–or really just others' expectations.
The intersex representation is refreshing. I love when queer characters are allowed to just be and the story does not center on their queerness, though in this case the book manages to be educational and include an important scene about discovering identity, while still letting her go off and have adventures and have an identity that has more personality traits than just "oppressed queer person."
Literary structure of ending is mentioned:
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The twist ending was unexpected and awesome. I loved the social commentary that could be discussed after reading the end.
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Bullying
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, Murder, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Body shaming
Minor: Terminal illness
jupitermond's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, and Kidnapping
plumpaperbacks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Representation
- intersex protagonist
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Minor: Kidnapping and Confinement
A side character says hateful things to Regan upon finding out that she’s intersex, e.g. “You’re a lying, deceitful boy.” even though Regan is still a girl.librarianmage's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Bullying, Kidnapping, and Body shaming
bluejayreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Bullying and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death and Gore
setgalvin22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Transphobia
plantbasedbride's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Book six revolves around Regan, a young intersex girl who loves horses with all her heart. As a former horse girl myself, I can relate to Regan. Horses are awesome. She is also struggling with toxic friendships, bullying, and shame. Also exceedingly relatable. Growing up is rough.
When Regan finds her door she walks into a magical land full of horse-like creatures and learns that the best way for her to fit in is to be her truest self.
I thought this book was lovely. It read a bit younger than some of the other books in this series, and didn't pack quite the emotional punch of my favourites, but it was still enjoyable and deeply meaningful.
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Death, and Kidnapping