Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore

Can't Take That Away

Steven Salvatore

400 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction art lgbtqia+ music young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

An empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration.Carey Parker dreams of being a diva, and bringing the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
inspiring 79%
hopeful 69%
reflective 27%
challenging 20%
funny 19%
informative 18%
sad 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 14%
dark 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.08

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