Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

The Long Game by Rachel Reid

3 reviews

levilore_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• 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

This was such a great ending to the series. I was hoping we got some more resolution on Ilya and Shane and I was not disappointed. 

As usual, the serious topics were dealt with so well and I really appreciated how

Ilya wasn't magically fixed once he started going to therapy. The author really took care to explore what therapy is actually like and not make it a magical fix for everyone's issues.

I loved that we actually saw so much of the love between Ilya and Shane which was not something we had seen a lot of before this book. The domestic scenes were so cute and seeing how mushy Ilya is was just amazing. I already believed that they were in love but this book gave actual evidence that they are perfect for each other.

Once again, the book ended on a really inspiring and hopeful note for how hockey could change for the better. I really appreciated that throughout the series. It made me really happy that in this fictional world, people were standing together against the toxic culture of sports. 
 

This book just tied up the series perfectly and filled in all the questions I had about Shane and Ilya. A great ending to a great series.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Transphobia

kharlan3's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, and Mental illness

Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Transphobia, Dementia, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

there is a

major airplane incident (near crash landing but with everyone landing safely)

and a lot of discussion about a very restrictive diet

tabear's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Outing

Moderate: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol