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bea_reads_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Genocide, Hate crime, Transphobia, and Abandonment
ravenk28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was amazing. I love the drama and the plot twists. I do wish the ending was a little less rushed but all in all it was a very good read.
Long Review:
Pros - I loved how the author intertwined Wyatt’s journey of trans hood throughout the story. He was apart of him rather than all he was.
Cons - All the resolutions in the story were revealed at the end. Which would’ve been a cool plot twist but I could’ve help but feel it was a little rushed. Maybe have more breadcrumbs sprinkled in before it happened would’ve given the book the best ending it could’ve had.
Overall -This book is a 4.5 stars with a brilliant story and a creative use of tranness that opens doors to important discussions throughout the book.
Graphic: Misogyny, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Drug use
nightshaderoots's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Dysphoria, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming, Sexual content, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
chase0w0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Violence
Minor: Genocide, Hate crime, and War
tinysierra's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“I open the back door to let the dogs out, and Nadua's got her gardening shears buried like a knife in one of my fiancé's wings.” pg 1
I love Wyatt as a narrator. He is so funny.
Book 10 for the
#TransRightsReadathon2024
CW: Wyatt is a vomiter when stressful things happen
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Homophobia, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Drug use and Racial slurs
asahome's review
3.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Deadnaming, Gore, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
rmperezpadilla's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use and Transphobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment
choicepotatoes_yetagain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
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i wanted so badly to like this book, but it was not for me
Graphic: Death, Gore, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Vomit
bookishchef's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
And part of me does. The characters were great, I loved the representation and I thought Wyatt was a really enjoyable narrator. The writing style was good too...
But the plot was all over the place. The pacing was inconsistent. And the story couldn't seem to focus on literally anything. To the extent that the main plot point of this book doesn't get a resolution by the end.
I thought Wyatt acted a bit old for his age too. A 17 year old with multiple years of sexual experience and sexual partners? Like... it isn't impossible and I guess some teenagers do mess around a lot but idk.
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use and Transphobia
Minor: Self harm, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Dysphoria
mxemma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Deadnaming, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria