A review by booksrbrainfood
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith

2.0

I love the idea of this book. I think there needs to be many more of this sort of genre that offers representation to characters that we don't hear from as often. That being said, I am aware that the author is not trans and yet is trying to write this from a trans perspective. In a perfect world, maybe someday, this should be attainable and believable. In the current world though, even if this is researched to within an inch of its life, it is a big ask. It is difficult enough to try to write an opposite sex protagonist and make it believable, and this is the common scenario..But then to venture into an area of culture that is less discussed and portrayed publicly, especially in terms of finer details or relationships, that is incredibly hard to pull off and I don't think this book quite gets there.
I think maybe in another several years, once many more books from the LGBTQ perspective are mainstream, this will not be a big deal to try.
Thanks for the early edition and keep on going.
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