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lawmixitup's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I wish I had encountered this book when I was the target audience's age - I could've learned a lot of lessons much sooner with this! Getting to see the different ways Melissa's family and friends respond to her was a mix of heartbreaking and heartwarming. The growth of the people surrounding her made me so happy to read. As an educator, I also appreciated seeing the different ways her school staff responded to a student they saw as different and how ingrained our false gender binary was in their teaching. While I have learned about the latter already, the reminder is always helpful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Dysphoria, and Transphobia
hawksrye's review against another edition
hopeful
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
quirkko24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Transphobia
Moderate: Dysphoria
salsbookcorner's review against another edition
emotional
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inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I know I wasn’t the intended audience but this book brought me so much joy getting to see a depiction of the importance of believing trans kids. Protect them at all costs
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Transphobia
emhunsber's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, and Vomit
lettuce_read's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, and Bullying
missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition
5.0
I read the “George” version. I’m so glad my library had this book. I’d heard a lot about it, mainly that it had been viciously banned. I’m so glad I read it.
“Melissa” is the story of a girl who others see as a boy. Such a sweet, emotional, moving, innocent portrayal of someone trying to be exactly who they are. I gained insight on thought processes of transgender individuals when met with cliche responses (ex: “Who knows how you’ll feel in a few years?”). Everyone should read this book!
“Melissa” is the story of a girl who others see as a boy. Such a sweet, emotional, moving, innocent portrayal of someone trying to be exactly who they are. I gained insight on thought processes of transgender individuals when met with cliche responses (ex: “Who knows how you’ll feel in a few years?”). Everyone should read this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Dysphoria, Vomit, Homophobia, and Violence
blombern's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Homophobia, and Vomit
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Transphobia
readingbooksbcwhynot123's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Dysphoria, Bullying, and Transphobia
Okay so, I read this book by Alex Gino because I remember getting my hands the book Rick, by Alex Gino, in 5th grade. I loved it so much as a closeted queer kid. I was actually surprised to read the mentions of Rick and Jeff! But to be completely transparent (pun intended), this book was beautifully executed. I really hope this book helps some young trans kid understand them themselves, or at the very least feel heard. I don’t know where on the transgender spectrum I am, but reading a book like this still made my inner child jump with joy. Though I’m no longer Melissa’s age, and her life looks very different from mine since she’s only a kid, I remember thinking and acting the way she does. It perfectly captures the world from of the view of a tween. And while Scott might be a jerk, he was still a good brother. And as an older sibling to a queer sister, I feel proud of him. Don’t get me started on Kelly. That girl legit made me beam with joy because of her unconditional love and support for her best friend Melissa. Bless her heart, because it’s definitely in the right place.violet_pages's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Dysphoria, Deadnaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Violence and Vomit
Minor: Homophobia