A review by elliott_roi
Both Can Be True by Jules Machias

4.0

Woof. Both Can Be True has been on my TBR for a while and I'm glad I finally got to it!

This book had a lot going on, but I think all the elements worked well together in the end. Told in dual POV, the story follow Ash and Daniel as they work together to save a dog named Chewbarka (best name!)

Both MCs also have other struggles, particularly Ash with their gender and Daniel with being "too emotional." Some of the themes felt a bit on-the-nose, but I did like all the characters and felt they had a lot of nuance and complexity.

Overall, I think this book is valuable for the lessons it teaches about gender diversity and being true to yourself. I'm glad this book exists, especially for younger folks to read.