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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, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, 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: Bullying, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Suicidal thoughts
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, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Violence and Grief
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: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
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: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, and Outing
Moderate: Death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Lesbophobia
1979lwt'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Outing, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Stalking, Lesbophobia, and War
cowboyrogue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Lesbophobia and Toxic friendship
jamesflint's review against another edition
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia
lettuce_read's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Outing
ncornelius'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
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and War