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danicris's review against another edition
3.0
this story talks about two teenagers struggling with two different things; maia just lost her sister and doesn't know herself and chris, a transgender boy whose mom cannot fully accept yet. maia didn't want to get close to him and he was hesitant yet enthralled by her.
their relationship was wholesome but not quite honest, lies started getting in their way and separated them slowly. the ending was mature and a closure for both of them nevertheless it left you wanting more.
not sure how i feel about this particular work, i'm having many mixed emotions right now,,, 3.5/5!!
their relationship was wholesome but not quite honest, lies started getting in their way and separated them slowly. the ending was mature and a closure for both of them nevertheless it left you wanting more.
not sure how i feel about this particular work, i'm having many mixed emotions right now,,, 3.5/5!!
rayraymakay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
morganmrylie's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this down!
As the mother of a transgender teen, I'm constantly trying to find books that include them, but there aren't many around yet. Hopefully this changes.
What happens to Chris to cause him to spend the summer with his aunt is probably my biggest fear. I will always live in fear that my child will be targeted for simply being himself.
I'm glad Chris was able to get passed it. I'm glad Maia was understanding when she found out his secret. The ending could have been better, but not every relationship is "happily ever after," and it's important for children to see that. I'm glad Chris and Maia were able to end on good terms, and they were both what the other needed at the time.
As the mother of a transgender teen, I'm constantly trying to find books that include them, but there aren't many around yet. Hopefully this changes.
What happens to Chris to cause him to spend the summer with his aunt is probably my biggest fear. I will always live in fear that my child will be targeted for simply being himself.
I'm glad Chris was able to get passed it. I'm glad Maia was understanding when she found out his secret. The ending could have been better, but not every relationship is "happily ever after," and it's important for children to see that. I'm glad Chris and Maia were able to end on good terms, and they were both what the other needed at the time.
juliaspence422's review against another edition
4.0
In 2019, I have been making a conscious effort to read more diverse. This month, in honor of pride, I am reading diverse romances. Something Like Gravity is my first transgender romance - and it was beautiful and heart-breaking and amazing at the same time. I loved seeing a minority community represented, and more importantly accepted, in a YA romance book.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
smphillips's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
fmr37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
eriinmaureenn's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars. A TW needs to be associated with this book; however, there was trans representation although a little problematic. Maia was annoying at times and I really felt for Chris’ character.