A review by booknerdxo88
Melissa by Alex Gino

challenging emotional inspiring medium-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

3.0

George is 10 years old and identifies as a girl, but she is terrified to tell anyone. When the fourth grade class puts on a play of Charlotte’s Web, George wants to play the part of Charlotte.

I think the message within the pages of the book is a super important one, but I didn’t like the writing and I was slightly bored. I wanted to read this book because anytime a book is banned it’s gonna show up on my radar. “George” has also been republished with the new title “Melissa” to honor the true identity of the character.

TW: transphobia, homophobia, bullying, deadnaming, vomit
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