Reviews tagging 'Deadnaming'

Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar

27 reviews

kmoz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Transphobia

Moderate: Lesbophobia and Homophobia

Minor: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, Outing, Violence, Dysphoria, and Death

torikate7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Transphobia, and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: War and Suicidal thoughts

genderqueer_hiker's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, Bullying, and Deadnaming

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

wildatheart1339's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deadnaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Outing, Homophobia, and Transphobia

Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, Medical content, and Violence

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, War, Toxic friendship, Police brutality, and Suicidal thoughts

misscalije's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Deadnaming

vick_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

Obie is 13, Korean American, and trans. He is a competitive swimmer and this story follows him through his exploration of identity. This is a BEAUTIFUL story... Obie has some amazing supportive folks in his life who help him through some very traumatic moments. That being said... check trigger warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, and Deadnaming

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

gabriellelow's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was such a beautiful story and I definitely cried reading it. Obie's journey of accepting all facets of his identity was executed so well and I think the biggest strength of this book was having the perspective be from a middle schooler. Transgender athletes, specifically swimming, has been in the news a lot lately and so much of it has been negative, so giving a voice to a younger generation of athletes who are also transgender was amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Toxic friendship, Transphobia, Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Hate crime

Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

margaret_rose_reads123's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

Obie is Man Enough is a phenomenal and important story of a trans athlete, competing in the boys division for the first time. It is obviously emotional and I went from sobbing to laughing out loud, and everywhere in between. The story of friendships, relationships, and belonging really touched me. Also, it’s set in Boston, and I thought it was captured well for the setting!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Cursing, and Deadnaming

Minor: Outing

robinks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

5.0

This was such a beautiful story about growing up, becoming more confident in yourself, and finding your people, through all the messy complications of human relationships. It was also so heartwarming to see supportive family, friends, and community.

I loved seeing Obie being on a team doing something he loves, turning to his older brother for advice, staying connected to his family culture, and going on dates - all things that teens experience. His essay for the contest was also so beautifully written, so I’m glad we got to read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Outing, Violence, Deadnaming, and Sexism

Moderate: Dysphoria, Medical content, and Death of parent

Minor: Fatphobia, Grief, Blood, Body shaming, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

siriface's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Hate crime

Moderate: Deadnaming