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A review by fanboyriot
Birthday by Meredith Russo
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.0
The book on it’s own was about a 4.5 ⭐️ rating. The trans rep was so good and the plot line of how both Morgan and Eric changed each year was really cute. The book was heartbreaking at times, the numb feeling of not being able to see your future all too relatable, seeing Morgan at her lows and fight to get to a place where she got her happy ending. I really liked it and read it in one sitting.
Having said that it’s a low rating because of the author alone. I didn’t know it when I picked up the book but after reading reviews and the links to articles I don’t feel comfortable supporting the author. Call it cancel culture all you want but abuse is abuse at the end of the day and I don’t feel comfortable separating the author from her work.
Switching POV
Trans (mtf) MC
Friends to Lovers
Angst with a Happy Ending
Having said that it’s a low rating because of the author alone. I didn’t know it when I picked up the book but after reading reviews and the links to articles I don’t feel comfortable supporting the author. Call it cancel culture all you want but abuse is abuse at the end of the day and I don’t feel comfortable separating the author from her work.
Switching POV
Trans (mtf) MC
Friends to Lovers
Angst with a Happy Ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Transphobia, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit