Bad Habit by Alana S. Portero

Bad Habit

Alana S. Portero with Mara Faye Lethem (Translator)

233 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Bad Habit is ideal for readers drawn to heartfelt, character-driven stories that explore the intersection of identity, resilience, and community through the lens of a trans protagonist navigating societal challenges and self-discovery.

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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

4.48
based on 1,445 reviews

Moods

emotional: 94%

reflective: 72%

sad: 65%

inspiring: 48%

hopeful: 43%

dark: 33%

challenging: 28%

tense: 13%

informative: 9%

funny: 6%

lighthearted: 3%

adventurous: 2%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose A mix
91% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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