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A review by aiyam
Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar
3.0
I enjoyed this book, it really is a great ownvoices representation especially for a middle-grade book.
I had an issue with the large amounts of transphobia and hatred that Obie had to face. At points, it was so upsetting that I had to put the book down. This may just be my own thing, I don't love books that center around violence and hardships that queer people go through. The author did give adequate warnings before the beginning of the story but it was very intense.
I loved all of the characters, and it felt very realistic of the age group. None of the characters behaved perfectly, even the good characters made little mistakes here and there because they're human. I loved that Obie's parents and the rest of his family were supportive of his transition, that's something that I adore in queer books.
Obie's romance with his gf and their dates are so cute to read through. I was rooting for them the whole time, I wish there had been a couple more scenes of them together because I just couldn't get enough of them.
Overall, it's a pretty cute book but there are a lot of dark and dreary moments that made me want to quit reading. I just kept waiting for things to get better for Obie, and it was upsetting that it took so long.
I had an issue with the large amounts of transphobia and hatred that Obie had to face. At points, it was so upsetting that I had to put the book down. This may just be my own thing, I don't love books that center around violence and hardships that queer people go through. The author did give adequate warnings before the beginning of the story but it was very intense.
I loved all of the characters, and it felt very realistic of the age group. None of the characters behaved perfectly, even the good characters made little mistakes here and there because they're human. I loved that Obie's parents and the rest of his family were supportive of his transition, that's something that I adore in queer books.
Obie's romance with his gf and their dates are so cute to read through. I was rooting for them the whole time, I wish there had been a couple more scenes of them together because I just couldn't get enough of them.
Overall, it's a pretty cute book but there are a lot of dark and dreary moments that made me want to quit reading. I just kept waiting for things to get better for Obie, and it was upsetting that it took so long.