Bad Habit by Alana S. Portero

Bad Habit

Alana S. Portero with Mara Faye Lethem (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Combining the raw realism and vulnerability of Shuggie Bain and Detransition, Baby with the poignant sensibility of Pedro Almodóvar, a staggering coming-of-age novel deeply rooted in the struggles of a trans woman growing up in Madrid.Anchored by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
reflective 70%
sad 69%
inspiring 57%
hopeful 47%
dark 32%
challenging 23%
tense 13%
informative 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.58

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