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fanboyriot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Read For:
β½οΈ Gay Sports
π«₯ Hurt/Comfort
π«Ά Supportive Family
π¨π½ββ€οΈβπβπ¨πΎ Secret Relationship
π€ Wholesome Friendships
Amazing. Absolutely such an amazing book, the plot, the characters, the relationship, and all the teammates made it wonderful to read.
I was fully invested in this story, it was so wholesome and heartwarming. Spencerβs parents were adorable and doing their best. The coach too was the absolute best. The found family and wholesome family vibes this book had was like a warm hug.
Spencer going for what he wanted in life, finding the right people to be on his side and help him along the way. He had trouble with his old school but his new school had his back, his teammates supporting him, it was all written so well.
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Release Date: 31, March 2022
POV: Third Person
Spice: πΆοΈ (mentioned lightly)
Rep: Black Transmasc (MC), Autism (MCβs brother), Nonbinary (SC), LGBTQIA Characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Outing, and Transphobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Ableism
Minor: Deadnaming and Dysphoria
dummehure's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is the gay trans romance we all needed!! Finally a gay romance who's main conflict isn't homophobia. This book depicts the flaws within the LGBTQIA+ community and the struggles trans and non binary people face and how they overlap and differ. The complicated Family dynamic that often occur even if you do have accepting parents are depicted realistically and giving the appropriate amount of weight. I really enjoyed this book!! but also ew straight gays and soccer
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Outing, and Transphobia
mary_johnston's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
Becky Albertalli explained my feelings toward this book pretty damn well, cause boy did I love it!
It tackles topics like identity, fear of coming out, bullying, and what that can do to a person, being on the spectrum and, my absolute favorite one, religious bigotry.
It tackles topics like identity, fear of coming out, bullying, and what that can do to a person, being on the spectrum and, my absolute favorite one, religious bigotry.
"Spencer always assumed that coming out was a one-way thing, that the responsibility fell on him, and him alone. But Coach's story made him reconsider. Just because the onus always fell on trans and queer people, didn't mean it should."
Being excluded from society because of the person you identify as is such bullshit and should not be happening anymore, although it still is. And then, as Spencer also said plenty of times, he had it very good compared to other people which is really inhumane when you think about it. Trying to conform to the so called "norms" could mentally and physically harm a person and this book shed some light on that. It also paid tribute to many transgender people and queer people alike, the most obvious one, and intended so, is for Aiden Rivera Schaeff, this being one of the many reasons I enjoyed reading the book as much as I did.
The Passing Playbook also has in main focus "football" and the bonds created between teammates and their coach as well as the struggles they encounter together. It described this relationship as a very healthy and warm one, without any prejudices. In the end, they are a family and they have each other's back.
I've never cared much for football or any other sport in general and I had a sort of hesitation before picking the book up, because of this. However, now that I've finished it, I think of football as a less brutal sport, in which the aim is not just to kick the ball.
The Passing Playbook also has in main focus "football" and the bonds created between teammates and their coach as well as the struggles they encounter together. It described this relationship as a very healthy and warm one, without any prejudices. In the end, they are a family and they have each other's back.
I've never cared much for football or any other sport in general and I had a sort of hesitation before picking the book up, because of this. However, now that I've finished it, I think of football as a less brutal sport, in which the aim is not just to kick the ball.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, and Transphobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Cursing, and Deadnaming
booksmoviesandstories's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, and Hate crime
Moderate: Deadnaming and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug abuse and Injury/Injury detail
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