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aromarrie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death
beca_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this book, I listened to a copy of it through my Library. The passing playbook is full of trans joy, and is full of love. The book focuses on what it is like to come out, and how it is so important that you feel comfortable coming out to others. I appreciated that at no point did Spencer feel that he had to come out; and that you should only do so when you are ready. It further looks at the complicated relationships that trans and other queer kids face.
We follow Spencer as he moves to a new school. Spencer is then spotted and persuaded to join the school's football team, the only thing is that he is Transgender and the other's don't know this yet. At the same time Spencer is starting to have feeling's for Justice one of the boys on the team. Things get complicated when the coach has to bench him as Spencer's birth certificate states that he was AFAB. Spencer then has to choose what he wants to do, does he want to fight to be able to play on the team. It is a story of fighting for your beliefs, and not giving up.
All of the character's were well developed and had strong character Arcs. I also found that I enjoy the sports trope.
We follow Spencer as he moves to a new school. Spencer is then spotted and persuaded to join the school's football team, the only thing is that he is Transgender and the other's don't know this yet. At the same time Spencer is starting to have feeling's for Justice one of the boys on the team. Things get complicated when the coach has to bench him as Spencer's birth certificate states that he was AFAB. Spencer then has to choose what he wants to do, does he want to fight to be able to play on the team. It is a story of fighting for your beliefs, and not giving up.
All of the character's were well developed and had strong character Arcs. I also found that I enjoy the sports trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
booksmoviesandstories's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Deadnaming and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug abuse and Injury/Injury detail
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
a touching, brave, and hopeful story of a trans youth who eventually finds courage to use his relative privilege to uplift and amplify the voices of others w/ the same struggles.
the passing playbook has a cast of well-rounded characters; in addition to the central love interest, i also particularly enjoyed the relationship between spencer and his teammates, coach, and family (special s/o to the autistic rep in spencer's bro), all of whose support for spencer and his identity are esp heartwarming and affecting. the book's also effortlessly diverse in many ways.
while i also appreciate the themes of support, courage, and being true to oneself, i wish the ending was less rushed and the plotline of spencer fighting for his right to play (which comprises a lot of the book's summary) was at least a lil longer. rn it feels too hastily tacked on near the end. and though this is def spencer's story, justice's issues w/ his family and their religious beliefs feel glossed over. no one made a big deal of him not showing up to a game and quitting school, and spencer didnt reach out to him once, which i found weird. nevertheless, this is a touching and immensely important story, esp for queer and trans youth.
the passing playbook has a cast of well-rounded characters; in addition to the central love interest, i also particularly enjoyed the relationship between spencer and his teammates, coach, and family (special s/o to the autistic rep in spencer's bro), all of whose support for spencer and his identity are esp heartwarming and affecting. the book's also effortlessly diverse in many ways.
while i also appreciate the themes of support, courage, and being true to oneself, i wish the ending was less rushed and the plotline of spencer fighting for his right to play (which comprises a lot of the book's summary) was at least a lil longer. rn it feels too hastily tacked on near the end. and though this is def spencer's story, justice's issues w/ his family and their religious beliefs feel glossed over. no one made a big deal of him not showing up to a game and quitting school, and spencer didnt reach out to him once, which i found weird. nevertheless, this is a touching and immensely important story, esp for queer and trans youth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Minor: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
matheo's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Outing, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, and Injury/Injury detail