vsrkive's review against another edition
reads For fans of Love, Simon and immediately adds to TBR
also, a trans main character
violetruby13's review against another edition
4.0
Me 10 seconds after I finished this: pretty sure my heart just got torn into like 300 pieces.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I mean I feel like it’s obvious that transgender representation is great, but I know there are already some and probably will be more once this book is published. The fact that this book is written by a cis woman, and I get it as much as I can (coming from a cis woman.) but I think having just about any (obvi not putting anyone down or in a negative light) transgender representation is a good thing. We’re getting better at those things becoming more of a norm and not weird or unacceptable.
I also love (obviously it’s sad) the realistic story of grief we have from Maia. That yes, unfortunate as it is, this stuff happens. People pass away unexpectedly, and grief is a THING, it doesn’t go away in two months and people truly react in different ways even though it may not technically be in the “right way” but grief and one’s mind does not care.
I loved The Way I Used To Be, haven’t had a chance to pick up The Last To Let Go yet. But when I found out I got approved for Something Like Gravity, I was so happy cause the summary sounded great+I knew I liked this author already. Highly recommended to pick it up once it is published. 😊
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I mean I feel like it’s obvious that transgender representation is great, but I know there are already some and probably will be more once this book is published. The fact that this book is written by a cis woman, and I get it as much as I can (coming from a cis woman.) but I think having just about any (obvi not putting anyone down or in a negative light) transgender representation is a good thing. We’re getting better at those things becoming more of a norm and not weird or unacceptable.
I also love (obviously it’s sad) the realistic story of grief we have from Maia. That yes, unfortunate as it is, this stuff happens. People pass away unexpectedly, and grief is a THING, it doesn’t go away in two months and people truly react in different ways even though it may not technically be in the “right way” but grief and one’s mind does not care.
I loved The Way I Used To Be, haven’t had a chance to pick up The Last To Let Go yet. But when I found out I got approved for Something Like Gravity, I was so happy cause the summary sounded great+I knew I liked this author already. Highly recommended to pick it up once it is published. 😊
babytloves2read's review against another edition
DNF @ 7% after reading some reviews. Not here for the transphobia that’s normalized in this story.
blanchesblankspace's review against another edition
2.25
This just felt kind of bland honestly. Couldn't really relate to the characters or root for their romance when it was insta-love AND The conflict just felt forced. Like, They also kind of had no chemistry tbh? I just couldn't care less because there really is nothing that explains why they'd want to be togheter at all.
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when Maia was lying about so much for no reason.Spoiler
oh no, Chris is going to find out I lied about my entire personality and we're going to break up, oh no. I SURE wonder what you could've done so that wouldn't happen? Maybe NOT lie to him ?? I really don't understand why she lied in the first place.Spoiler
The break-up was supposed to be emotional and all but honestlymxbluet18's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Trigger warnings for Something Like Gravity include: animal death, assault, death, homophobia, outing, sexual assault and transphobia.
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"You matter. You are not alone. You won’t be erased.”
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This book hooked me in, made me care about the main characters, to the point that I basically finished it in a day (aside from the chapter or so I started towards the end of last month.)
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Chris felt deeply relatable to me as a transmasculine person. I’ve felt the insecurities of meeting new people and not knowing how they’re going to perceive me, whether I pass to them. He has something I don’t though, access to testosterone, which makes it easier to come across as yourself to other outside perspectives.
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I can sympathise with Maia in that she felt lied to, but I also understand where Chris is coming from when he feels lied to as well. Chris didn’t lie, nor did he omit information, he simply chose to out himself in an environment and a situation in which he felt comfortable in, which any person has the right to do, especially with the history he has. And I can understand why he felt lied to by Maia because while she didn’t entirely lie to him, she didn’t put him straight when he assumed things.
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Overall, this was a very interesting book, but also a story concept that isn’t new. It’s a story path that’s been worn many times. But even with that, it doesn’t make it less comforting or relatable or relevant for trans people, whether they are trans men, trans women, non binary or any other gender identity. Having that representation, even and sometimes especially with flawed characters is important.
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"You matter. You are not alone. You won’t be erased.”
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This book hooked me in, made me care about the main characters, to the point that I basically finished it in a day (aside from the chapter or so I started towards the end of last month.)
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Chris felt deeply relatable to me as a transmasculine person. I’ve felt the insecurities of meeting new people and not knowing how they’re going to perceive me, whether I pass to them. He has something I don’t though, access to testosterone, which makes it easier to come across as yourself to other outside perspectives.
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I can sympathise with Maia in that she felt lied to, but I also understand where Chris is coming from when he feels lied to as well. Chris didn’t lie, nor did he omit information, he simply chose to out himself in an environment and a situation in which he felt comfortable in, which any person has the right to do, especially with the history he has. And I can understand why he felt lied to by Maia because while she didn’t entirely lie to him, she didn’t put him straight when he assumed things.
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Overall, this was a very interesting book, but also a story concept that isn’t new. It’s a story path that’s been worn many times. But even with that, it doesn’t make it less comforting or relatable or relevant for trans people, whether they are trans men, trans women, non binary or any other gender identity. Having that representation, even and sometimes especially with flawed characters is important.
courtnoodles's review against another edition
3.0
things i liked
- a writing style i can vibe with, after two books in a row of shit
- the awkward naturalness of the whole thing
- it's not deep love, or long love, but it means something, and that's important
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- chris is kinda boyfriend goals
things i didn't like
- maia's character was inconsistent and grating. i felt like there was going to be some big reveal about the real reason why maia was running around town with her dead sister's camera. something deeper than just trying to feel closer to her. but there was nothing.
- so, on a related note, this culminates into which to me, didn't feel as serious or high stakes. does that mean i've already grown past that teenage mentality? at 25? damn. does that mean i'm too old for ya now? hope not.
- and on top of that, i feel like there were details that were just mentioned and set up to be big plot points and then, never acknowledged again?
- i obviously can't speak for this, but i've seen some reviews that the trans rep here is harmful and inaccurate. do with that what you will.
my library categorizes this as a cozy read, and yes, i agree, this was very cozy.
- a writing style i can vibe with, after two books in a row of shit
- the awkward naturalness of the whole thing
- it's not deep love, or long love, but it means something, and that's important
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that sex scene left me breathless- chris is kinda boyfriend goals
things i didn't like
- maia's character was inconsistent and grating. i felt like there was going to be some big reveal about the real reason why maia was running around town with her dead sister's camera. something deeper than just trying to feel closer to her. but there was nothing.
- so, on a related note, this culminates into
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chris and maia's breakupSpoiler
i get chris feeling betrayed that maia lied, or even just didn't tell him the whole truth, but to have a screaming match and a hyperventilating, tears streaming down your face breakdown about it seemed a little dramatic.- and on top of that, i feel like there were details that were just mentioned and set up to be big plot points and then, never acknowledged again?
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like, when neil told chris that maia burned all of mallory's photos. i mean, was that a lie? i feel like it was. but then if it was, why would neil lie about something like that? just to sabotage maia and ruin her life? why does he hate her so much? am i missing something? am i dumb?- i obviously can't speak for this, but i've seen some reviews that the trans rep here is harmful and inaccurate. do with that what you will.
my library categorizes this as a cozy read, and yes, i agree, this was very cozy.
cupcakescol's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
sbbailey's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Bullying, Death, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Grief, Misogyny, Outing, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence