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yvonne_cl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Outing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Drug use
Minor: Sexual content
peachmoni's review against another edition
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Grief
book_voyager's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my, this book broke my heart, both in good and bad. I was so pissed at some characters attitudes and I was so happy for some.
I admit, I cried in the end side of the book a few times. Don’t worry, this book has a happy ending.
I admit, I cried in the end side of the book a few times. Don’t worry, this book has a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Hate crime
Minor: Domestic abuse and Homophobia
oliverthegame's review against another edition
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
[ORIGINAL REVIEW 7-21-2020]
I didn’t sleep at all because I was reading this book. I don’t know if I gave it a higher or lower rating because of this...
I loved Ezra so much. And while I didn’t find Felix to be too likable of a character, I definitely related a lot and could sympathize. I only started liking Felix at 61% of the way done.
There are some pretty profound lines, but I often found myself wanting the author to give us readers some credit and stop explaining or reiterating things so much.
Overall, I thought it was a very solid work. Also cute.
[EDIT 10-5-2020]
Okay, I’ve never done this before, but I keep thinking about this book today... I’m going to give it the full five stars because it just gives me such good vibes. Also, planning a reread of it.
[EDIT 12-11-2020, FIRST REREAD]
Ugh, okay, so I now realize why I didn’t like Felix that much the first time. I relate to him too much. This time around, though, he’s my favorite. I still love Ezra, but Felix—I mean, come on. He feels so <i>real</i>. Like, if I went to Brooklyn, I wouldn’t be surprised to bump into him and Ezra on their way to school, or see them in a Pride Parade. He’s selfish, and sometimes annoying, but that just adds to who he is. He’s a kid trying to figure himself out. And that’s amazing.
I didn’t sleep at all because I was reading this book. I don’t know if I gave it a higher or lower rating because of this...
I loved Ezra so much. And while I didn’t find Felix to be too likable of a character, I definitely related a lot and could sympathize. I only started liking Felix at 61% of the way done.
There are some pretty profound lines, but I often found myself wanting the author to give us readers some credit and stop explaining or reiterating things so much.
Overall, I thought it was a very solid work. Also cute.
[EDIT 10-5-2020]
Okay, I’ve never done this before, but I keep thinking about this book today... I’m going to give it the full five stars because it just gives me such good vibes. Also, planning a reread of it.
[EDIT 12-11-2020, FIRST REREAD]
Ugh, okay, so I now realize why I didn’t like Felix that much the first time. I relate to him too much. This time around, though, he’s my favorite. I still love Ezra, but Felix—I mean, come on. He feels so <i>real</i>. Like, if I went to Brooklyn, I wouldn’t be surprised to bump into him and Ezra on their way to school, or see them in a Pride Parade. He’s selfish, and sometimes annoying, but that just adds to who he is. He’s a kid trying to figure himself out. And that’s amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse