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I loved the neurodivergent and genderfluid representation. Both the main characters were very distinct and had their own development and coping mechanisms.

However, this book could've gone deeper into certain issues. Audrey was constantly infantilized by her parents. This was portrayed as a negative thing, but they never talked it out. On the other hand, siblings of special needs children often experience neglect and are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders. I wish their parents would've paid more attention to Clare's feelings.

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2.5

Is 14 young adult now? Because this reads very young.

I appreciated the themes of grief, neurodiversity, gender identity and bullying the 14 year old twin main characters deal with, but to me it was written too juvenile.

It's a very good book for younger teens.

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

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3.0

3/5

I was just searching my online library trying to find something to read when I came across this book. My person favorite was Clara I could care somewhat less for Audrey though both went through grief differently. Overall I found it somewhat slow but there were some moments I enjoyed.

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4.0

I enjoyed reading this novel about two sisters who are learning to embrace who they truly are. As a teacher I appreciated Audrey's story. I know students who have felt her frustration and wanted to escape their "bubble" to interact with peers who they perceive as "normal." Her journey felt realistic and only a bit preachy.

However, If I buy a copy of this book for my classroom it is for Clare. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the author's handling of Clare may seem pedantic as readers get to see every single moment in her quest to try to express and define her gender identity. However, this is a character that young readers facing the same dilemmas will appreciate. Will Clare be the beloved nb character that will stand the test of time? Probably not, but that doesn't mean that readers won't appreciate the same we we appreciated [b:I am J|8140535|I am J|Cris Beam|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1305820681l/8140535._SX50_.jpg|12936997] or [b:Luna|316445|Luna|Julie Anne Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1339269673l/316445._SY75_.jpg|1532237] when they first came out.

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense

Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

first (audio) book back after a long break from reading. i was expecting more gender shit to happen between the twins, which is what initially drew me to this book. the zodiac connection is cute and the characters make sense. i felt heartbroken for them when they found out

their basement had flooded and destroyed their dead brother’s room

. claire figuring herself out from those videos was really interesting - more explicit than i expected. this captures a very contemporary coming-of-age experience.

i kept thinking about how this family feels rich tbh, all this talk of switching schools to special ed, the house, the mother’s job. overall def worth the read for me, have never read about a genderfluid character before.

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wormiebrains's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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