Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Birthday by Meredith Russo

69 reviews

edu_caldelas's review

emotional sad slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia and Homophobia

Minor: Violence

deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Transphobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Death of parent

mayareadsxo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Grief, Self harm, Blood, Bullying, Dysphoria, Alcohol, and Homophobia

Minor: Transphobia, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

alicia231's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia

auteaandtales's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Domestic abuse

simbarabbit20's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Every birthday two friends always meet up. They were born in the same hospital on the same day in the same year. The one thing that keeps them together is American football. 

I really liked the book. It was so emotional and nearly had me in tears. I’m so glad it had a happy ending because if it didn’t I wouldn’t have coped. The transphobia and the homophobia was a lot but it was probably the right amount for a small town unfortunately. I would definitely not recommend reading it if that would affect you. 
I liked how it skipped years. It meant that the story could progress and we could see the progression of Morgan’s mom’s letters/DVDs. We could also see them growing up and it didn’t take forever. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Homophobia

Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Violence, Alcoholism, and Vomit

Minor: Bullying, Medical content, and Hate crime

jaimc's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Cancer, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Vomit

chris_reads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Dysphoria, Grief, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness, Alcohol, and Homophobia

Minor: Domestic abuse, Cancer, and Death of parent

sydney_bookworm's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.75

I really loved this book. It was interesting to see how the main characters evolved and developed and eventually found themselves. The book gives a window into Morgan and Eric’s minds, there relationship with each other and also with themselves. I like how the story didn’t feel sugar coated it seems real and raw. 
Additionally I found it really interesting seeing into Morgan’s mind throughout her struggles to accept and love her true self and her journey of self discovery. 

Loved this and recommend it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Transphobia

clementine_lr's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Self harm