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apologiesforeverything's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
heatherace's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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
5.0
sflemister's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
sglance9's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Incest
j_loon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Didn’t expect to cry at the end of it but i did. oHh i did. it had a beautiful ending i didn’t expect and now i wish there were at least three more chapters..
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
ash122's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Minor: Incest
also_micah's review against another edition
5.0
This book was beautiful and painful and sweet and sincere. It deals with some really hard topics, weaving them together with hope and powerful friendship. I rarely *feel* so deeply while reading. I wanted to respond to Rowan. I hope you read this book and feel it too.
ephrampmaddox's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book as a 32-year-old who needed this book in middle school. While it might not connect with the current generation of middle schoolers, there is still healing in reading a story, regardless of reading level, at any age.
lot26's review against another edition
4.0
Ouch.
I think that word best describes this book. I don't know. I don't really know how to start this review other than expressing just the pain that this book brings. Especially considering the title I really hadn't expected the story that was written upon these pages.
Again this is one of those queer books that just brought tears to my eyes whilst reading. For that matter I do think that the style is extremely well-chosen. Rather than a normal story and the highly traumatising descriptions of certain events this book is made up of letters written in the perspectie of our main character; Rowan.
There's so many times when he switches names, pronouns, and questions his life, decisions and everything. It hits so painfully hard and even though I haven't expreienced any of this kind of abuse I know some friends that have, and oh the empathy and oh the pain.
I think I really am too much of an empath to be giving professional or quasi-professional reviews, heh. But hey, at least now we know that this book really does work.
Ah, and I really must also commend Lexie on their use of language. I think, written in the language that a ten year-old would use themselves, this book truly conveys its story. I don't know if there's a message or a moral, but in any case it is a worthy read.
I think that word best describes this book. I don't know. I don't really know how to start this review other than expressing just the pain that this book brings. Especially considering the title I really hadn't expected the story that was written upon these pages.
Again this is one of those queer books that just brought tears to my eyes whilst reading. For that matter I do think that the style is extremely well-chosen. Rather than a normal story and the highly traumatising descriptions of certain events this book is made up of letters written in the perspectie of our main character; Rowan.
There's so many times when he switches names, pronouns, and questions his life, decisions and everything. It hits so painfully hard and even though I haven't expreienced any of this kind of abuse I know some friends that have, and oh the empathy and oh the pain.
I think I really am too much of an empath to be giving professional or quasi-professional reviews, heh. But hey, at least now we know that this book really does work.
Ah, and I really must also commend Lexie on their use of language. I think, written in the language that a ten year-old would use themselves, this book truly conveys its story. I don't know if there's a message or a moral, but in any case it is a worthy read.