A review by its_vendetta
This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Ugh this book was so good i’m so upset that it’s over!! This book hit me in ways others didn’t. Enrique‘s descriptions of his mental health and his insecurities surrounding himself in comparison to other queer people around him is so relatable it hurts. The discussion around biphobia was especially personal to me as well, and was done perfectly. 
All the side characters were so incredibly well written!! I had an emotional attachment to everyone in this book and I honestly did not know how this book would end, which I loved!
Overall this is an amazing and touching novel that dives into issues surrounding queer communities, racism, religious bigotry, and so many more topics that need to be more discussed in our society.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Hate crime, Violence, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Islamophobia

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, and Drug use

the f slur is used quite often in the book. it’s used both from queer people and from non queer people in a derogatory context