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Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, Religious bigotry, Alcohol
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol
My heart. I wanted to read Felix Ever After since it came out and I finally got around to buy myself a copy. And it even has sprayed edges! It is beautiful! And so is the story. I really get the hype. I don't even know what to say apart from I loved the book! It warmed my heart and I felt calm after finishing it. I laughed, I actually cried, I cringed, I was hyped, I was devastated and angry. I think I went through all the emotions there are while reading.
The book was quite empowering. Felix went through a lot and made some mistakes along the way. But he grew and found his strength. He knows exactly who he is and that he is valid. But Ezra. Oh, everyone needs an Ezra in their lives! He is the bestest friend anyone can wish for. I have nothing but love for him. He got Felix back no matter what. He fights for him and defends him. The sheer amount of support that radiates from him is heart-warming. I think he is my favourite character in this book.
The love triangle freaked me out a bit, because I really don't like those anymore. However, there was no infidelity, they talked everything through and communicated. I loved that. So, nothing to be scared off.
This book is a wonderful example that you should not assume that you know what is going on in someone's life. It was empowering and just heart-warming. I can totally recommend this book and will forever cherish it.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Abandonment
Minor: Deadnaming, Alcohol
Graphic: Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Hate crime, Alcohol, Dysphoria
"It's easier to accept hurt and pain, sometimes, than love and acceptance."
I've been meaning to read Felix Ever After for quite some time now... When I needed a banned book for the POPSUGAR challenge, I decided to give in and finally read it. I know that I don't read a lot of YA anymore, but I would recommend this book for both teenagers and adults alike. The topic is such an important one, and it's an own voices story at that; there is no doubt that Felix Ever After has a big impact, and it really is an eye-opener. That said, I do have to say that there were certain aspects about the main character Felix that I didn't like as much. I get his struggles and they are both portrayed realistically and basically heartbreaking. BUT. He is also pretty selfish and vindictive, and the fact that others are hurting him is no excuse to do the same. I can't say that I was a fan of the whole love triangle vibe either, which kind of put a damper on things for me... In fact, I wasn't really a fan of the romance nor how it was developed and incorporated in general. I'm still giving this story four stars though just for its impact and how it can help people discover their identity and tribe.
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Classism
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Transphobia, Outing, Alcohol, Dysphoria
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Classism
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Outing, Abandonment
Moderate: Deadnaming, Misogyny
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Medical content, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Classism