A review by therainbowshelf
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-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

4.0

Another excellent read. I wouldn't have enjoyed this as a teenager because I didn't like general fiction, nobody's experiences resonated with me. The exploration of life, love, self discovery, and the lived experiences of others in this book is excellent. There's also a major talk-to-heal component. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Medical trauma, and Violence

Moderate: Transphobia

PTSD (war related). Incarcerated sibling. Murder of a transgender woman or gender non-conforming person when someone discovers their genitles don't match their gender expression, who is then spoken about as male.