A review by that_bookworm_guy
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt

emotional inspiring reflective fast-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

3.5

This is a very quick read and it's enjoyable.

I am a trans person, and this is something I mention every time I read a book with trans characters and themes. I am aware that I'm also not the target audience because I am 25. 

This book is written by someone who is cis (not trans) but the author mentions that she had trans readers to help her, and it does show. However I do feel like this book is written for cis people. It explains stuff about what it means to be trans and it's written in a way that just doesn't strike me as being aimed at trans people. But this may be a great introduction book for children. 
There are trans slurs throughout and I'm always a little bit iffy when these are shared within kids book. Thankfully, some of them are called out, but there are comments through the book that are used in a hateful way towards trans people in real life, mainly trans women. 

The story is fairly simple, but that's middle-grade fiction. 
If you want to read books about trans characters, I say try to read them by trans authors, but this is a great introduction and I'm glad this book is out there 
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