katequiet's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? N/A
4.5
I hope there’s a sequel because there was some stuff at the end that felt unfinished. But it was very good otherwise it’s definitely going in my permanent collection.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, Car accident, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
indeedithappens's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Colonisation, Death of parent, Car accident, Sexual content, Genocide, and Abandonment
livlamentloathe's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
3.0
Let me just say that the art is BEYOND beautiful. Taylor’s “alien” form was spectacular. I loved the colors. The art generally was just so enjoyable. I also liked the relationship between her and Kat, and also her and the dog (I’m blanking on his name - Argus?). So sweet.
My problem with the book was how fast it went without fully explaining the time going by. I have no idea how much time was ever happening— and it was made especially confusing by interactions that would directly oppose what seemed to be the flow of time. I also was frustrated by the ending. It felt underbaked. I wanted to see that things would get better—easier. I wanted to see others open up to her. I was frustrated in what felt like an ending that cut out the final chapter.
I guess I hope there’s another book. That’s my main annoyance. I want more to explain what I’m missing. Beautiful book though! An excellent metaphor.
My problem with the book was how fast it went without fully explaining the time going by. I have no idea how much time was ever happening— and it was made especially confusing by interactions that would directly oppose what seemed to be the flow of time. I also was frustrated by the ending. It felt underbaked. I wanted to see that things would get better—easier. I wanted to see others open up to her. I was frustrated in what felt like an ending that cut out the final chapter.
I guess I hope there’s another book. That’s my main annoyance. I want more to explain what I’m missing. Beautiful book though! An excellent metaphor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Deadnaming
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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