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ms_elchert's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Abandonment
whatthekatdraggedin's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Deadnaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
betweentheshelves's review
3.5
I noticed that a lot of reviews mentioned that there is a fairly narrow scope for this book, which is true. All of the teens were based in a similar area, and some of the narratives stil enforce gender stereotypes (boys like sports, girls like pretty things, etc.). I think this partially stems from when this book was published. In 2022, LGBTQ+ issues are in the news more than ever (especially as it pertains to the transgender population), and I think people are just more aware of it than before. This book was originally published in 2014, and these issues were being talked about then, but not quite with the awarness that they are now. And I think this is reflected in the stories included in here, 100%.
I honestly wish we could get an updated version of this book, because I think the stories would be sort of similar, but also different. Transgender teens still struggle with a lot of the issues presented in this book, but we might have different vocabulary to talk about it.
This book is a good start and a good foundation, there's just a lot of potential for expansion. Maybe it will happen in the future!
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying and Suicide attempt
Minor: Self harm
achay91's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Self harm
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Transphobia
I cannot read about a sexually active six year old. Maybe these stories can help others, but it’s not for me.libraryfrog's review
2.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Transphobia
mandi4886's review
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia