A review by demetrius_bennett
Flamer by Mike Curato

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story was amazing and I found the protagonist's experience very relatable. The characters felt very realistic, especially compared to other books portraying 14-year-old boys. However, the ending of the story felt very rushed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Outing

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail