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maxwell7373's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I picked this book up randomly at a book store and had hoped for this to be good rep, but unfortunately it was a mess for me. The main character is very flawed and often is rude or acts like he knows better than others. I had hoped this would be brought up as a big negative of his actions, but nope. His mistakes and flaws really end up being glazed over, and he doesn’t learn much at the end. Most of the characters were a stereotype of some sort, some more in your face than others. The trans aspect was quite relatable for me, but the rest of it was disappointing and harmful. There is some good in there, but it’s grossly outweighed by the constant undertones of racial stereotypes and general (snootiness? self righteousness?) of the main character. I’m planning on painting over the book and turning it into a decorative box -because I don’t like wasting- and really, really don’t recommend it to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Outing, and Alcohol
anniereads221's review
1.0
Dont read this
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Antisemitism, Outing, and Gaslighting
foreverinastory's review
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
Really disappointed in the lack of awareness for multi-spectrum attraction in this, but I did enjoy it regardless.
Rep: Poor trans male MC with anxiety, Filipino gay male love interest, lesbian side character, Black female side character, Jewish questioning female side character.
CWs: Alcohol consumption by adults and minors, dysphoria, mental illness (anxiety), outing, panic attacks/disorders, transphobia, vomit, antisemitism, racism, alcoholism (MC's father).
Rep: Poor trans male MC with anxiety, Filipino gay male love interest, lesbian side character, Black female side character, Jewish questioning female side character.
CWs: Alcohol consumption by adults and minors, dysphoria, mental illness (anxiety), outing, panic attacks/disorders, transphobia, vomit, antisemitism, racism, alcoholism (MC's father).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Vomit, Outing, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, and Antisemitism