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plethora's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, and Outing
rowan27's review against another edition
But I already know that. I already live it. And it was extremely triggering to the point where I just couldn't finish the book
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Deadnaming, and Gun violence
mangofraiche's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Terminal illness, Violence, Excrement, Medical content, Outing, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
the_true_monroe'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
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Outing, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Blood, and Abortion
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Classism
lcdavenport's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Transphobia, Violence, and Outing
Moderate: Deadnaming and Gun violence
fynn_jls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
kylosten's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming and Homophobia
Minor: Gun violence
tmledvina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
On one hand - I found myself totally and completely captivated by the Walsh-Adams family and the writing style. The book itself is fabulous and the prose is excellent.
I fell hard for the boys, the brothers, and their silly boyish antics and how they loved Poppy with every fiber of their beings. They felt so real to me that I, a child free person by choice, actually wondered what it might be like to have a gaggle of boys like that.
The family dynamics also caught my interest, and I really enjoyed the way parenting was shown as a constant, ever-changing battle.
Poppy herself was honestly very sweet. I wanted to wrap her up and give her all the love and snuggles she deserves because God she is such a good kid. She has my whole heart!
I also really liked the narrator, even if her pronunciation of Wisconsin was weird (as a born and bred Wisconsinite, no one ever says it right except us). Her voice was smooth and easy to listen to!
Now here's why I gave this less than four stars.
I hated Rosie. I hated her so much I would legitimately scream at her in my car when she'd say something or think something. I understand why she was the way she was, why she had such a hard time with Poppy/Claude and the transition. I understand her character completely. It doesn't mean I hated her any less.
I liked Penn a bit more, but he also annoyed the shit out of me. Where Rosie went the direction of almost being transphobic in places, Penn went the complete opposite and was way too much in places.
I KNOW they're not supposed to be perfect, and if anything, the fact I hated them in their own ways was probably indicative of how well this was written. But as a member of the queer community myself, I don't find this to be a great roadmap for championing queer issues. It's written mostly from the perspective of cis hetero people, and these issues are incredibly delicate.
This doesn't mean I didn't like it, but I really hope people don't read this book and see it as the epitome of raising a trans kid. Because you can do a LOT better (and frankly, should) than Rosie and Penn did with Poppy.
At the end of the day, I really did like the story and it was nice to read something that wasn't just all good in every way. This book was challenging for me in the best kind of way, and I think because of that it deserves the praise it receives. My feelings for it are complex and that's more than I've felt about a book for a long time.
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
rachelkreadsbookz'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
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
thebelugaloo's review against another edition
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Transphobia