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A review by tswanson103
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith
4.0
Something Like Gravity is, ultimately, the story of two teenagers grieving the loss of the version of themselves that existed prior to a traumatic event. It is also about love. And about figuring out how to be comfortable in your own skin. This story was incredibly important as it's both a story of healing and of finding someone that loves you AND all of your baggage.
What I found to be stunning about this book is that it is one of the first books I have read that is about a trans boy falling in love. It is not about him figuring out he was trans, but instead his life being trans.
This book was heartbreaking and important and another step in the right direction toward having every kind of story for every kind of person. I especially appreciated the experience of reading from a trans character and the understanding and empathy-building that is included as a result.
Amber Smith's writing style is one of my favorites in contemporary literature.
What I found to be stunning about this book is that it is one of the first books I have read that is about a trans boy falling in love. It is not about him figuring out he was trans, but instead his life being trans.
This book was heartbreaking and important and another step in the right direction toward having every kind of story for every kind of person. I especially appreciated the experience of reading from a trans character and the understanding and empathy-building that is included as a result.
Amber Smith's writing style is one of my favorites in contemporary literature.