A review by mezzarella
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

Kacen Callender delivers again with a thoughtful and wonderfully diverse story about messy teenagers learning to celebrate who they are. Felix is a trans boy who wants to experience love and learns what it means to love in return. This story's synopsis makes Callender's story seem simple, but in reality the story is incredibly layered and realistic. The characters in this story--the queer characters included-- are able to make mistakes and be messy in their relationships with others. Underappreciated beats in this story includes Felix coming to terms with his father's perception of his identity, and other more appreciated beats like the incorporation of art and the "best friends to lovers" trope hit wonderfully. This story is simply a great read and fits its teenage demographic beautifully in a nuanced way. 
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