Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

26 reviews

castle_samj's review

challenging emotional informative 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? No

4.25

I got to laugh at some parts and cry at some parts. I read this for a local library bookclub, and so glad I did. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Transphobia

Moderate: Stalking, Alcohol, Homophobia, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Dysphoria

Minor: Body shaming

theangrystackrat's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia and Body shaming

chelle22's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Abandonment, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Drug use, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Sexual content, Alcohol, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, and Cursing

yvo_about_books's review

4.0

 Finished reading: October 3rd 2023

"It's easier to accept hurt and pain, sometimes, than love and acceptance."

I've been meaning to read Felix Ever After for quite some time now... When I needed a banned book for the POPSUGAR challenge, I decided to give in and finally read it. I know that I don't read a lot of YA anymore, but I would recommend this book for both teenagers and adults alike. The topic is such an important one, and it's an own voices story at that; there is no doubt that Felix Ever After has a big impact, and it really is an eye-opener. That said, I do have to say that there were certain aspects about the main character Felix that I didn't like as much. I get his struggles and they are both portrayed realistically and basically heartbreaking. BUT. He is also pretty selfish and vindictive, and the fact that others are hurting him is no excuse to do the same. I can't say that I was a fan of the whole love triangle vibe either, which kind of put a damper on things for me... In fact, I wasn't really a fan of the romance nor how it was developed and incorporated in general. I'm still giving this story four stars though just for its impact and how it can help people discover their identity and tribe. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Racism

bookishperseus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Outing, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Drug use, Homophobia, Hate crime, Abandonment, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

bookswithlauren's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, Outing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Biphobia, Body shaming, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Deadnaming, Cursing, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, and Homophobia

thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

A story that truly has my heart. This is the coming of age and self discovery of Felix Love, a young trans boy who is just trying to find his place in the world. A heartbreaking prank leads to a revenge plot that opens up a host of challenging feelings for Felix. This story beautifully chronicles the journey of self worth, love, and understanding one’s identity in a world determined to hold you back. Felix Ever After was a bit of tear jerker and also a story that I’ll always hold close to my heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Body shaming, and Transphobia

axel_p's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dysphoria, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Biphobia, Body shaming, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Drug use

zeloco's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

Starts slow, but resolves nicely. I kinda like that Felix is not entirely likable. Adds more humanity to his character and makes it more believable. 
I love that the story also includes the very real human anxieties we have about other people and ourselves.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Gaslighting, Outing, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

oddlyghoul's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, Homophobia, Deadnaming, Biphobia, Classism, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Drug use, Cursing, Transphobia, Bullying, Abandonment, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Sexism, and Outing

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship