A review by andieobrien99
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

OH MY GOD!!!!! 

Ugh no book has ever made me emotional like this one has. I see so much of myself in Ben. As a non binary person myself who’s struggled with coming out and struggled with even coming to terms I related so much to Ben. I understood their fear, anxiety and doubt. I was rooting for Ben and Nathan the whole book! I’m so glad they ended up together! 

Navigating the world as an adult who comes out as non binary is difficult.. I could not imagine being a teenager who’s trying to navigate life, family and friends and on top of that their identity. I feel like Ben did an incredible job at trying to get through everything.

Can we talk about how horrible their parents are though? All any LGBTQ+ person wants is to be accepted by the people who are suppose to love them. I was so angered by their reaction to Ben. The blatant disrespect for them and their identity hurt me as if it was being done to me.

Everyone needs a Hannah! Everyone needs a Nathan! Everyone needs a Mariam! Everyone needs a Dr Taylor!

This has become one of my fave books now. I finally found a book where I, a non binary person who uses they/them, can feel seen and represented.

Thank you Mason Deaver. Thank you.