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A review by bybookandbone
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 Stars in reality.
Sounds pedantic, I know, it just doesn't quite scrape the four stars for me.
After a rough start, I began to like Felix as a person. He's imperfect and seems to learn his lesson about being, well, a dickhead to Declan.
The mystery was perfectly done, just the right level of stakes for this story. Though it was upsetting to read about, transphobia is just as prevalent in the queer community as it is in wider society.
Kacen Callender is an exceptional writer, which is the real reason I kept reading after taking such as dislike to the title character in chapter 1. They really know how to express raw emotion through their words. My complaints really amount to disliking so many of the characters and not enough focus on Felix's or the other students art until the end. I also didn't care for his and Ezra's romantic relationship. I loved them as friends but just didn't like how manipulative and toxic I found it when it was revealed that Ezra is in love with Felix. Though I do love how he stands up for Felix when people are transphobic.
Sounds pedantic, I know, it just doesn't quite scrape the four stars for me.
After a rough start, I began to like Felix as a person. He's imperfect and seems to learn his lesson about being, well, a dickhead to Declan.
The mystery was perfectly done, just the right level of stakes for this story. Though it was upsetting to read about, transphobia is just as prevalent in the queer community as it is in wider society.
Kacen Callender is an exceptional writer, which is the real reason I kept reading after taking such as dislike to the title character in chapter 1. They really know how to express raw emotion through their words. My complaints really amount to disliking so many of the characters and not enough focus on Felix's or the other students art until the end. I also
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia