allithebookgiraffe_'s review
5.0
This is my 3rd book by Gino and definitely my favorite. This book is really about finding yourself and not letting others hold you back in fear of what they will think of you. I highly reccomend this book or ANY of Gino's to anyone of any age who may be questioning their sexuality OR would like to be educated on topics such as sexuality, disabilities or race. Their writing and characters really make you think about what you are saying before you say it and how your words can hurt someone even if you aren't meaning to and educating yourself on being empathetic.
godlizza's review
4.0
This is another great book by Alex Gino that focuses on young queer kids. I love that this is a book targeted at children and can be used in a classroom environment to talk about asexuality and other identities. Books about queer kids are great because they dismantle the narrative that you have to be x old to be able to have an opinion on your identity. The conversation Rick has with his dad, where his dad says he's too young to know if he's ace and that his feelings might change and Rick agrees, maybe they will but for now a label that fits him is something he appreciates. And that's great. Changing labels isn't something to be ashamed of, but finding one that feels right in the moment can help fight against isolation so much.
This book is pretty short and simple, and while I could appreciate going more into certain characters' backgrounds and really dismantling generational bigotry, I think keeping the book succinct is also good. I'm fine with how it is for the purpose it's trying to achieve. Any book that talks about the ace/aro spectrum with tact is good in my book.
This book is pretty short and simple, and while I could appreciate going more into certain characters' backgrounds and really dismantling generational bigotry, I think keeping the book succinct is also good. I'm fine with how it is for the purpose it's trying to achieve. Any book that talks about the ace/aro spectrum with tact is good in my book.
caitlyn1313's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
akieffer1013's review
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? It's complicated
5.0
Such a cute story about learning who your friends are, how to stand up for yourself and what you believe in, and figuring out who you are!
hope365's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alexthebeginnerreader's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
This was an enjoyable book. I'd recommend it to any middle schooler looking for a book with some healthy lgbt+ representation.
lmarch's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
This awesome sequel to the book, Melissa, is a good book. I feel like the way Alex gino describes diversity through the rainbow spectrums conversations can help anyone understand. Also if this looks like it was written by an 11 year old that's because it was:-) QUILTBAG+ FOR THE WIN!!!