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lokisflyting's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia
that_bookworm_guy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
Wow.
I read this book quickly because I just couldn’t put it down. I’ve read Benjamin Dean’s first book, Me, My Dad, and the end of the Rainbow, last year and I loved that book. So I had high hopes when starting this one. I really wasn’t disappointed at all. I loved every single page of this book. It’s a fun filled book that also deals with some hard topics such as the death of a parent, grief, as well as coming out. They are done in a way that isn’t too hard hitting but also allows the characters to feel and understand their griefs and feelings.
Overal, a brilliant book for people of all ages to read and enough
I read this book quickly because I just couldn’t put it down. I’ve read Benjamin Dean’s first book, Me, My Dad, and the end of the Rainbow, last year and I loved that book. So I had high hopes when starting this one. I really wasn’t disappointed at all. I loved every single page of this book. It’s a fun filled book that also deals with some hard topics such as the death of a parent, grief, as well as coming out. They are done in a way that isn’t too hard hitting but also allows the characters to feel and understand their griefs and feelings.
Overal, a brilliant book for people of all ages to read and enough
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
cecereads23's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-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
4.75
This book hit me hard, although I am not a member of the LGBTQ+ community I know about the loss of a parent and having to navigate your life after something life altering happens. I loved the family in this book trying to do things again that they used to and still come together, there was moments where I was fully crying.
There is a lot of rep in this book and Benjamin Dean weaves it beautifully. He is fast becoming a one click author to me, this story is so important especially in the times we are in we need more middle grade queer literature to allow people to navigate their own identity in this world and this is what the secret sunshine project does. Keep writing Benjamin because these are stories that I wish people of my generation [a woman in her 30’s] was able to hear when we were younger.
There is a lot of rep in this book and Benjamin Dean weaves it beautifully. He is fast becoming a one click author to me, this story is so important especially in the times we are in we need more middle grade queer literature to allow people to navigate their own identity in this world and this is what the secret sunshine project does. Keep writing Benjamin because these are stories that I wish people of my generation [a woman in her 30’s] was able to hear when we were younger.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
19becky97's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
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