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A review by onequeerduck
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
3.0
3.5?
I really appreciate having transmasc rep, it's so few and far between. Felix's relationship with gender and how it's explained in the novel is really well done. The idea of knowing what you're not, but not what you are hit a little close to home.
It took me a while to get used to reading a 17 year old's thoughts, as Callender didn't try and make Felix sound like an adult. A good stylistic choice, but one that took some time to get used to.
In terms of plot, the book wasn't revolutionary. Lots of teen angst, but also lots of well-written heartfelt scenes. Watching Felix learn who he is was definitely the best part of the book by far, as I felt the romance issues were a tad juvenile. With that being said, Felix is 17, so that makes complete sense.
Overall a solid book with good descriptions of gender and transmasc rep, but not really worth the hype.
I really appreciate having transmasc rep, it's so few and far between. Felix's relationship with gender and how it's explained in the novel is really well done. The idea of knowing what you're not, but not what you are hit a little close to home.
It took me a while to get used to reading a 17 year old's thoughts, as Callender didn't try and make Felix sound like an adult. A good stylistic choice, but one that took some time to get used to.
In terms of plot, the book wasn't revolutionary. Lots of teen angst, but also lots of well-written heartfelt scenes. Watching Felix learn who he is was definitely the best part of the book by far, as I felt the romance issues were a tad juvenile. With that being said, Felix is 17, so that makes complete sense.
Overall a solid book with good descriptions of gender and transmasc rep, but not really worth the hype.