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

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was the first queer book I ever read as a teenand will always have a special place in my heart, it’s just a shame that the author is transphobic, and please be aware of that before going into this and when recommending it.

But as a gay coming of age story this book just made me feel so seen, for the most part the interactions felt so natural and I love the dynamics with the parents. There was so much love but also typical teen angst tension that I know my 15 year old self had. As with all coming of age stories I think enjoyment depends of personal experience.  Another thing this handels really well was themes of masculinity and how this intersected with sexuality. 
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