A review by shershenk
Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is a YA I wish I had read when I was in high school. This is realistically raw without romanticizing or exploiting the pain that can exist for trans teens. This didn't end neatly with all ends tied up as many books often do when touching on LGBTQIA+ issues, but it also was largely optimistic. I was so satisfied with how it ended--what a truly beautiful story to read. I loved the fleshed-out supporting characters. They were diverse and mindfully written. 
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