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Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

34 reviews

biobeetle's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Transphobia, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual content

erin_362's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

I feel like all of the plotlines kind of finished up super fast at the end but I didn’t have a bad time reading this 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Sexism and Sexual content

elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

I think Felix Ever After may have been one of the first books I read as a teenager where the main character, a queer person, existed as a real human with flaws in a unsanitized space, struggled with issues including, outside of, and intersecting with their marginalization by society, and found happiness without compromising themself. This novel truly changes lives. A beautiful re-read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, and Abandonment

Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

infinitenumbers's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.0

I was really excited to read this book, but it didn't hold my interest throughout. It was written well and I liked the theme. I don't know . . . I just couldnt wait to be finished with it. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Transphobia

yvo_about_books's review against another edition

4.0

 Finished reading: October 3rd 2023

"It's easier to accept hurt and pain, sometimes, than love and acceptance."

I've been meaning to read Felix Ever After for quite some time now... When I needed a banned book for the POPSUGAR challenge, I decided to give in and finally read it. I know that I don't read a lot of YA anymore, but I would recommend this book for both teenagers and adults alike. The topic is such an important one, and it's an own voices story at that; there is no doubt that Felix Ever After has a big impact, and it really is an eye-opener. That said, I do have to say that there were certain aspects about the main character Felix that I didn't like as much. I get his struggles and they are both portrayed realistically and basically heartbreaking. BUT. He is also pretty selfish and vindictive, and the fact that others are hurting him is no excuse to do the same. I can't say that I was a fan of the whole love triangle vibe either, which kind of put a damper on things for me... In fact, I wasn't really a fan of the romance nor how it was developed and incorporated in general. I'm still giving this story four stars though just for its impact and how it can help people discover their identity and tribe. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Classism

bookishperseus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Classism

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

takarakei's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

I really loved Felix's journey to finding his/their identity, one which I know many people will likely see themselves in. I also liked that I thought I knew where this book was going (romance wise) and I actually didn't! There are some beautiful scenes of pure queer joy towards the end that had me teary eyed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Transphobia

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

Minor: Abandonment

captainoliimar's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring mysterious 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

This book was quite an interesting read. I enjoyed the way it tackled identity and the ways that different identities interact and how you can be marginalised in some ways while also being discriminatory to those who are marginalised in different ways to you. I feel like I could recognise some of these characters in the people I knew when I was 17 like them. I enjoyed the exploration into identity, and the way that people with differing opinions on identity can coexist within the same community and how understanding your own identity doesn't always mean you get it right first time.

Characters - 7.5/10
Atmosphere/Setting - 7.25/10
Writing - 7.25/10
Plot - 8.75/10
Intrigue - 7.75/10
Logic - 8.5/10
Enjoyment - 7.75/10

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Medical content, Stalking, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Acephobia/Arophobia

oddlyghoul's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

spooderman's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Stalking

Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Police brutality, and Lesbophobia