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astrologicreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Physical abuse, and Homophobia
hildayay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
This is one of the best depictions of trans(masc mostly) youth you can find in a book according to me, the trans and queerness in it doesn’t feel forced and I can relate to it a lot. It’s also not based on a bunch of stereotypes (like a lot of other trans books I’ve read), most likely because it’s actually written by a trans writer. However, sometimes I feel like the plot was a bit rushed (might’ve just read it too fast though lol) and the sentences were a bit hard to read now and then. Overall: lovely book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Dysphoria, Outing, Physical abuse, Deadnaming, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicide
jude7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Physical abuse
gem114's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
With books like Between Perfect and Real, I truly feel like the kids are going to be alright. ❤
When Dean is cast as Romeo in the school play, the role helps confirm for him that he is a trans guy, not a lesbian. He decides to come out, and the story details the varied reactions of Dean's friends and family.
This novel brought me right back to high school, in good and (not so good) ways. The character development is excellent and both the characters and their relationships/interactions are realistic. The teens really talk and act like teens! And the parents (for better and for worse) really talk and act like parents.
I would definitely recommend this book to teens and adults alike. I love love love the focus on the beauty of queer friendships and chosen family, but if homophobia/transhobia are triggers for you, be sure to take care of yourself while reading because those play a large role in the plot also.
Thank you to NetGalley and ABRAMS Kids for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
When Dean is cast as Romeo in the school play, the role helps confirm for him that he is a trans guy, not a lesbian. He decides to come out, and the story details the varied reactions of Dean's friends and family.
This novel brought me right back to high school, in good and (not so good) ways. The character development is excellent and both the characters and their relationships/interactions are realistic. The teens really talk and act like teens! And the parents (for better and for worse) really talk and act like parents.
I would definitely recommend this book to teens and adults alike. I love love love the focus on the beauty of queer friendships and chosen family, but if homophobia/transhobia are triggers for you, be sure to take care of yourself while reading because those play a large role in the plot also.
Thank you to NetGalley and ABRAMS Kids for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Deadnaming, Physical abuse, Homophobia, and Hate crime
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