A review by laurenexploresbooks
Bad Habit by Alana S. Portero

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Bad Habit is a nuanced, beautiful, and ultimately hopeful narrative about self-realization. This work features a trans female protagonist who is trying to navigate how to be herself in a world that often meets transgender women with scorn and violence. This work highlights love, community, suppressing yourself to fit a narrative, and what does it mean when being yourself is both liberating and terrifying. I was riveted in my reading and found myself cheering on the main character, and thankful for the beautiful community of trans women that encourage her and love her. 
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