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aspring's review against another edition
i couldn’t get passed the ridiculous use of slurs every page, and unnecessary deadnaming. there are ways to make the points you want to make without ostracising your transgender audience. it is painful and a gut punch everytime you see someone treated that way, especially a child. and especially when there are ways to do it that aren’t so graphic (it’s not the word i’m looking for but it’s the only one i’ve got)
this book tries to teach good lessons but i think the intentions were a lot more well done than the book itself. i don’t know what child id recommend this book to, why would anyone want their reading experience to be filled with abuse? especially young transgender kids. this book is definitely more for the cisgender community to take as a lesson i think.
i’m definitely in the minority on this opinion so idk keep your options open
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Bullying
noahsingh's review against another edition
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Outing, Dysphoria, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and War
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
The book was very focused on swimming, so if you are not interested in that subjecy, you may not enjoy this book as much.
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Transphobia, Deadnaming, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Outing, Homophobia, Bullying, and Hate crime
Moderate: Death and Grief
arlangrey17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
jkatiemarks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
- middle grade contemporary featuring a korean american trans boy MC! there is a light romance with a cis latina girl
- i guess i’m not sure how to talk about mg books? i’m so used to adult romance lol
- i really enjoyed this — scarfed it down in a day
- obie deals with a whole lot throughout this book, so it was hard to read in some places, but the support he has was also beautiful to see!
- recommended for anyone who needs to read about an example of trans experience — the author shows us clearly how to support a trans boy
Graphic: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Outing, Bullying, and Hate crime
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Suicidal thoughts
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death, Deadnaming, Transphobia, Bullying, and Medical content
maple_dove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'm just having trouble with a friend. I think it's getting better. I just . . I guess I'm just worried being transgender is always going to affect my relationships.
I get that. And sometimes it will. But then those are not people you want to have around in the first place. Sometimes people need time, and I've had some folks really struggle when I first came out. But I have them their space (and set up the right boundaries) and we've grown so much closer. Some people still haven't budged, so I've had to leave them where they were.
If anyone makes you feel like you don't belong, that is on them. It is not on you. (Pg. 273)
LOVEEE THE INCLUSITIVITY!
This book also helped me deal with some internalized transphobia. It also got me thinking about dating in middle school. I guess in middle school, it's not really about age, it's about the people involved (ex. Are they ready for a relationship?).
Graphic: Bullying, Outing, Homophobia, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
Moderate: Grief and Violence
Minor: Death and Blood
Derogatory (Transphobia and Homophobic) slurs, Harassment, Toxic Masculinitymelaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
foreverinastory's review against another edition
- 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
Rep: Half Korean, half white trans male MC, cishet Latine female love interest, white trans male side character, cishet Korean male side character.
CWs: Transphobia/transmisia, bullying, deadnaming, misgendering, homophobia/homomisia, f-slur, violence, outing. Moderate: past mentions of suicidal thoughts, death, death of grandparent, mentions of war, toxic friendship, injury/injury detail, medical content (stitches), racism, dysphoria, grief. Minor: lesbophobia/lesbomisia, ableism, panic attacks.
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Violence, and Outing
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, War, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Racism, Dysphoria, and Grief
Minor: Ableism, Lesbophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders