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A review by jbrooks124
Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
It's always just been Bug, their mom, and uncle Rodrick. But at the start of the summer before beginning middle school, Bug's uncle Rodrick passes away after a long illness. Bug is doing their best, spending time outside and with their best friend, Moira. But Moira's interests are shifting, with her focus now more on make-up and nail polish and boys, and Bug isn't feeling similarly. In fact, more often than not, when Bug looks in the mirror, the person staring back doesn't look quite right. And though Bug's house has always been haunted, it seems as though a new ghost has come. Is it the ghost of uncle Rodrick? What is he trying to tell Bug?
As noted in the summary, this is a heartwarming story about a kid navigating the realization that there isn't something wrong with their mirror, or something wrong with them, but that they are in fact transgender. Short, sweet, a tale of figuring out who you are as a pre-teen. This would be a good one for any kid, just with the general nature of ~figuring oneself out~. Though the subject matter has the potential to be heavy, this book is filled with love. Would recommend!
As noted in the summary, this is a heartwarming story about a kid navigating the realization that there isn't something wrong with their mirror, or something wrong with them, but that they are in fact transgender. Short, sweet, a tale of figuring out who you are as a pre-teen. This would be a good one for any kid, just with the general nature of ~figuring oneself out~. Though the subject matter has the potential to be heavy, this book is filled with love. Would recommend!