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This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

5 reviews

imstephtacular's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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patricktreads's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.25

This book was everything. It gave me “They Both Die” vibes without both of them dying. That intensity was there and the pain was definitely felt, but also the joy. I also loved that we had the middle eastern representation. You don’t get to see that a lot in LGBTQ+ stories. 

It should definitely have content warnings in it though because some of the topics can get very dark. 
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stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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shamelesslyash's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

I wanted 2(!) years for this book. When I first saw Aaron's tweet about it I was sold. I loved that he doesn't shy away from how confusing sexuality, life, everything can be. It's hard trying to figure yourself out! I liked how this was a slow burn and things weren't all pretty and happy and turns out ok in the end. It takes time, mistakes, and learning about yourself before what you want can happen.

This was such a beautiful and at times heartbreaking read. I love that we get to know Enrique and not just his love life, but the good, the bad, and the ugly. I would highly recommend this.


(Also thank you Aaron for saying how bad Call me By Your Name is!!! Seriously it's wrong on so many levels!)
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elizabeth_delozier's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

A moment of silence in appreciation for the wonderfully bisexual cover. 

This story was a delightful YA bisexual exploration of sexuality, which covers some really difficult themes (see TWs below). While YA contemporary LGBTQ+ stories can often be a coming out story/ an exploration of the MC's identity, this MC has a somewhat firm grasp on his identity and is taking time to develop a relationship and comfortability with his sexuality. The main character is also trying to find a way to get over an unrequited love, which plays a role in this relationship he is trying to cultivate. 

This story was both fun and uncomfortable, in very relatable ways. Particularly with the MC's inner dialogue, as many of us have likely had similar thoughts throughout adolescence. I would like to mention that the content of the book is more upper YA, with some mild sexual content throughout.

Trigger Warnings: racism, homophobia, biphobia/bi-erasure, mental health, passive and active suicidal thoughts, physical violence.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, via NetGalley. An advanced reader's copy of this audiobook was provided to me via NetGalley by Dreamscape Media in exchange for an honest review. 
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