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chrisb913's review
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, and Lesbophobia
peskilanim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Misogyny, and Transphobia
Minor: Blood and Lesbophobia
schweibertsm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Transphobia
lucyhargrave's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Although please heed the content warnings as this book does involve transphobia as a core theme
Graphic: Deadnaming, Misogyny, Transphobia, and Medical content
sage_alexandra's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Biphobia, Misogyny, Blood, Excrement, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
I only gave it 4 stars because I'm not a huge fan of reading queer fiction that isn't "anyone who is queer is established as such from the get go."the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ray is a consistent ray of sunlight (pardon the pun) throughout and a deeply lovable character. So many things Ray said or did had me giggling or beaming. I also loved the side characters like Petey and Luna. These side characters effectively helped to develop the plot while still feeling like real people I might know in my life. That can be tough to do, so it was good work on the author's part (in my opinion).
My main criticisms for the book are
I also would say that while Simone would be a great friend, she seems like the most exhausting person to date as a trans person. She is so well-meaning but so naive and ignorant about all kinds of trans issues. She is also the type to be set in her ways and stubborn, so if she feels she knows best on a trans issue, she may be difficult to convince otherwise. It feels like Ray will absorb all of the work Luna has to do with educating Simone as a cis person, which already seemed exhausting. I would have really loved to see some growth on Simone's part in this respect by the end of the book.
For those who followed the Bon Appetit debacle or who otherwise love cooking magazines/shows, you'll enjoy this read!
Graphic: Deadnaming, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
The medical content refers tojonezzzing's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Medical content
courtneyclouts's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
qraveline's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.25
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
kimalah's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Transphobia
Minor: Biphobia