joyyboyy's review against another edition
3.0
The audiobook was wonderful to listen to, although it dragged on. This perspective was interesting, exciting, new to me, intersectional, and raw. There were parts of the writing that were winding & resolution that was both unfinished & semi-predictable?
michmatched_1989's review against another edition
3.0
Storyline starts off seeming interesting however has a bit of a flat ending. Well written enough to keep one engaged throughout
melm_'s review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
n1kk1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
axbell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
erinladybug's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jcarsrud's review against another edition
3.0
3.8—This book started really slow and I wanted to give up on it many times. The story gave an interesting perspective on how America is viewed from afar and how difficult life can be for the immigrants that come here. I had never considered or thought about the current challenges of moving to the US and it was interesting to hear from Tru and Patsy about their stories of survival.
ashade's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a bit of a slow start and big TW for SA, self harm, depression and suicide. Was going to be 3.5 stars just because the pacing was not my favorite, but ultimately rounding up to 4 because it was a great ending and the characters are complex and lovable. Great story about queer love, gender identity, immigration, and intergenerational trauma and healing.
meankitty65's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75