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A review by sarahmcg
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“It’s just three words: I am nonbinary. But that’s all it takes to change everything.”
CW/TW ⚠️ misgendering, homophobia, anxiety/depression (detailed panic attack), child abuse (mental, with a mention of physical).
Y’all! This book 🥹 as much as it broke my heart, it was also joyful, a celebration of friendship, and had hope shining through. As a YA book, the author takes such care in addressing these heavy topics.
Even though Ben’s parents truly failed them, their sister, her husband, Mariam, Mrs. Liu, and the friends they make at their new school really take up the baton and provide Ben with such a nurturing and supportive environment as they heal from everything they’ve been through.
Some of my fave things from this little cutie book:
- Grump x sunshine! ☀️
- Mental health rep of anxiety/depression
- LGBTQIA+ rep including nonbinary MC, NB/M relationship, bisexual rep
- Found family 🥹💖
- Star Wars references! 💫
- Nathan owning 5 annotated copies of Pride & Prejudice and referencing Mr. Darcy 🫠
- Some of the characters & vibes reminded me of Heartstopper (Ben is like Charlie, always saying sorry too much!) and Felix Ever After (those messy teenage years trying to figure out your life and identity!) - other 5⭐️ reads I’d recommend if you haven’t checked out yet!
CW/TW ⚠️ misgendering, homophobia, anxiety/depression (detailed panic attack), child abuse (mental, with a mention of physical).
Y’all! This book 🥹 as much as it broke my heart, it was also joyful, a celebration of friendship, and had hope shining through. As a YA book, the author takes such care in addressing these heavy topics.
Even though Ben’s parents truly failed them, their sister, her husband, Mariam, Mrs. Liu, and the friends they make at their new school really take up the baton and provide Ben with such a nurturing and supportive environment as they heal from everything they’ve been through.
Some of my fave things from this little cutie book:
- Grump x sunshine! ☀️
- Mental health rep of anxiety/depression
- LGBTQIA+ rep including nonbinary MC, NB/M relationship, bisexual rep
- Found family 🥹💖
- Star Wars references! 💫
- Nathan owning 5 annotated copies of Pride & Prejudice and referencing Mr. Darcy 🫠
- Some of the characters & vibes reminded me of Heartstopper (Ben is like Charlie, always saying sorry too much!) and Felix Ever After (those messy teenage years trying to figure out your life and identity!) - other 5⭐️ reads I’d recommend if you haven’t checked out yet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts