A review by amandalorianxo
Bellies by Nicola Dinan

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this debut. I know characters being likable shouldn’t steer my opinion about a novel but I truly couldn’t find anyone to sympathize / connect with. The anxiety and tumultuous feelings Ming felt before her transition made me sympathetic. Idk for a book about being vulnerable / showing your belly … there was more selfishness and general prick like behavior (aka Tom) The abrupt past / present shifts was a tad confusing.  
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