A review by annie26
Bellies by Nicola Dinan

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

A beautiful story about life, love, identity, grief and accepting yourself for who you are. I adore both Tom and Ming. They are fully realised people to me. I think both were brilliantly characterised and Nicola does an amazing job of writing both their journeys full of complexity and in a non judgemental way. I truly appreciate being able to see the experience of transitioning through the eyes of a trans woman. I also appreciated seeing the journey of someone watching the person that they love transition and sadly fall away from them. I loved how community and friendship is explored here. Although some parts were more engaging than others, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Nicola Dinan is a talent. Thanks to Doubleday UK for my proof copy. This fab book comes out in July.
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