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A review by soulofsam
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't even know where to start reviewing this book or put into words how much it means to me.
I have never felt so seen or understood when reading a book and it was the most beautiful experience to have while reading. I didn't relate to all the things Ben experienced but so many little details they mentioned when working through their identity resonated with me. Figuring out who you are as a nonbinary person and coming out is never one and done but is something that shifts and changes and it was beautiful to see that recognized in a book. I loved how the topic of mental health was discussed and it felt represented so accurately and delicately. This is by no means an easy book and I cried both happy and sad tears when reading it but I love that it always felt hopeful, any lows and struggles were accompanied by the hope that the feelings aren't final and it can change for the better. Not in an unrealistic way either and people messed up and the relationship between Ben and Hannah was flawed but it was presented in such a human way that I enjoyed reading about their relationship so much. The inclusion of the importance of internet friends in discovering oneself and the comfort they can give and so many other little queer moments were so familiar to me it made me heart feel all warm and happy.
I knew this would be a book I would love about 1/3 in and I was not wrong at all and I am just not ready to leave the little world that it created around Ben.
I have never felt so seen or understood when reading a book and it was the most beautiful experience to have while reading. I didn't relate to all the things Ben experienced but so many little details they mentioned when working through their identity resonated with me. Figuring out who you are as a nonbinary person and coming out is never one and done but is something that shifts and changes and it was beautiful to see that recognized in a book. I loved how the topic of mental health was discussed and it felt represented so accurately and delicately. This is by no means an easy book and I cried both happy and sad tears when reading it but I love that it always felt hopeful, any lows and struggles were accompanied by the hope that the feelings aren't final and it can change for the better. Not in an unrealistic way either and people messed up and the relationship between Ben and Hannah was flawed but it was presented in such a human way that I enjoyed reading about their relationship so much. The inclusion of the importance of internet friends in discovering oneself and the comfort they can give and so many other little queer moments were so familiar to me it made me heart feel all warm and happy.
I knew this would be a book I would love about 1/3 in and I was not wrong at all and I am just not ready to leave the little world that it created around Ben.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Physical abuse