What the community thinks
summary of 13 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
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Transphobia (4 reviewers), Homophobia (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Mental illness (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Dementia (2 reviewers), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Suicide attempt (1 reviewer)Moderate
Death (4 reviewers), Hate crime (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Religious bigotry (1 reviewer)Minor
Cursing (1 reviewer) and Racism (1 reviewer)Moods
inspiring 80%
hopeful 60%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
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A charming, inspired story about being true to who you are. - Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us
An empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration.
Buy Can't Take That Away
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
A charming, inspired story about being true to who you are. - Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us
An empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration.
What the community thinks
summary of 13 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Transphobia (4 reviewers), Homophobia (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Mental illness (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Dementia (2 reviewers), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Suicide attempt (1 reviewer)Moderate
Death (4 reviewers), Hate crime (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Religious bigotry (1 reviewer)Minor
Cursing (1 reviewer) and Racism (1 reviewer)Moods
inspiring 80%
hopeful 60%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating