Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

29 reviews

jessidk's review against another edition

3.0

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deadnaming, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Dysphoria

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Gaslighting, Alcohol

leanacourtney_'s review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying

readandfindout's review against another edition

3.75

emotional medium-paced

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Style/writing: 3 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 3.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Classism

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Stalking

Minor: Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry

absolut_ly's review against another edition

4.25

challenging emotional informative slow-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

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I got to laugh at some parts and cry at some parts. I read this for a local library bookclub, and so glad I did. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Transphobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria

Minor: Body shaming

theangrystackrat's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Transphobia

chelle22's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol

yvo_about_books's review against another edition

4.0

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 Finished reading: October 3rd 2023

"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. 

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Content Warnings

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

bookish_perseus's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-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

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Content Warnings

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

bookswithlauren's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

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

thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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A story that truly has my heart. This is the coming of age and self discovery of Felix Love, a young trans boy who is just trying to find his place in the world. A heartbreaking prank leads to a revenge plot that opens up a host of challenging feelings for Felix. This story beautifully chronicles the journey of self worth, love, and understanding one’s identity in a world determined to hold you back. Felix Ever After was a bit of tear jerker and also a story that I’ll always hold close to my heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Deadnaming, Transphobia