A review by fazazzle
The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver

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

4.5

A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to see Mason Deaver on a panel at BookCon, and I have been rooting for them ever since! Their third novel is really delightful, and it takes all of the best tropes of romance YA literature (something that largely features and promotes heterosexual relationships) and applies them to a t4t couple. 

What really stands out about this novel are the difficult conversations that the characters have with one another. As they discuss transphobia, classicism, gender identity, etc.; readers are able to better understand these characters and their motivations. 

Also, the romance did have me kicking and screaming because it was very cute. Mason set out to give trans people a love story that dismisses any doubts that they are “too complicated” for a love story, and they accomplished exactly that. 
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