Reviews tagging 'Biphobia'

Music from Another World by Robin Talley

12 reviews

melissafelicia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This was a great queer coming-of-age story, but what made it more interesting was the time it was situated in and how music, especially punk music, played a big role in helping the main characters in some way (like to express their anger, rebel against their parents' rules/beliefs, meet other queer people and even realize they might be queer). I sometimes paused the audiobook to listen to some of the artists that were mentioned and I would recommend that, as it enhanced my reading experience a lot! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, and Outing

Minor: Drug use, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol

ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

I really liked this one- it was a breath of fresh air after reading my last read. This is what I wanted A Scatter of Light to be. It had very similar themes, but was set in the late 70s. I loved the employment of the art and community around the plot. I also thought the found family aspect of this one was really great. It wasn't a masterpiece to me, but I really liked it. 4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Child abuse and Bullying

Minor: Biphobia and Violence

the_true_monroe's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Biphobia, Child abuse, and Misogyny

Minor: Alcohol, Violence, and Vomit

teaskate's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.0

Interesting structure that I really enjoyed even though I consumed music from another world as an audiobook.I still really enjoyed the structure it was something new that was good executed.The characters were lovable and their storylines were interesting,and sad.But that’s why we’re here isn’t it.

Sharon’s coming to terms with her sexuality,and Tammy’s struggle with being her true self around other people were two of the many important and intense journals that the characters tried to defied in this book.That are really important topics we need to thematic more.Not just that but somehow for me the fact that Tammy wrote Harvey Milk in her letters that were not addressed to Sharon is really emotional.Because I am sure there are many people that can relate to Tammy but also to Sharon.On a side note I was really rotating for Evelyn and Mitch to reveal themselves as a couple,but yk we can’t have everything.

Also really interesting point of view of two teenagers in that time.How it affected their lives and how they tried to deal with it.Besides that this book has some really great quotes that’s why I think I will buy a physical copy and come back.I recommend Music from another world to everyone. :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, Outing, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Hate crime

anapthine's review

emotional funny 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? No

4.75

Would heavily recommend. Amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Outing, Abandonment, Bullying, Hate crime, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Biphobia

tw/: religious trauma, mentions homophobia within religious community

laughingrecord's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia

Moderate: Biphobia and Emotional abuse

marjokat's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Outing

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol, Vomit, Hate crime, and Violence

stegosaurus_babe's review

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Drug use

elwirax's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

**3.5/5

PROS:
A true slow burn romance which I absolutely love in books 

I really enjoyed the gay historical content. As someone who knows the bare bones of gay history it was great to broaden that knowledge and this book did it well. 

The manner in which this was written (diary entries and letters), kinda confused me at times and I had a hard time distinguishing whose perspective I was in. However, I did think that this format made the story much more impactful and it was great seeing Sharon and Tammy bond through these letter to eachother.


CONS:
The characters were good (great bi and lesbian rep) but they weren't particular well rounded and fell flat in some aspects. For this reason I would recommend this to younger YA readers, although I know that many older readers can still get something out of this book. 

The whole middle section was a bit slow to get through and while it wasn't terrible my reading experience was slightly hindered. 

Some of the dialogue was too modern 
which slightly threw me out of the 70s setting (was good in the sense that I could relate a bit more though).


Overall, I thought this was a fantastic book. It showcased two girls not only bonding over a shared love for punk rock but also through their own experiences and resiliance in the face of oppression. The gay history in this book was fantastic- from Harvey Milk to Anita Bryant to prop 6 to Pride marches- and I'm glad I could educate myself further on some of the most important historical moments in gay history. 

That being said if not for middle section of this book and how slow it was to get through this would've been a solid 4 stars. However, I can only give it 3.5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Emotional abuse

soleilnigro's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Hate crime, and Homophobia