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palejester's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
All throughout I felt how essential and sensitive this story was, and it felt more like learning than reading, if that makes sense. I think this is a very important book for anyone interested in knowing about queer history, to see how far we've come and issues we've yet to see resolved, both in the community and in anyone's self. I dock some points for some mystification of American Native people that didn't sit quite right with me.
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Death of parent
oh_bother'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? No
5.0
I was surprised by how tender this story was. I was expecting more rage and sorrow, maybe. But Jess is such a beautifully complex and lovable character. I just wanted everything to turn out ok for her. Every time she was happy the world stepped in and gave her more pain. Her growth and strength are inspiring to me. And I’m so glad the ending was hope and light. That is what I am walking away with. Hope and love and light.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Murder, and Outing
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Suicide
kibiiiariii'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
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Rape, Antisemitism, Dementia, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Classism
mariaventurabonelli'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
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria