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vvayl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Grief, and Suicide attempt
rubberrosebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
holliesatchell's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
bumblemee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book felt very real, which might sound vague, but I don't know how to describe it better. Morgan and Eric are great characters and their friendship - or rather their journey from friends to lovers - was heartwarming to read. (Eric reminded me of Samwise Gamgee btw, which made me like him even more.) Reading Morgans chapters was very hard sometimes, I wanted to enter the book and be there for her so bad sometimes. If you want to read a book that contains a lot of trans joy, this one is not the right pick for you, even though the ending is hopeful. There is a lot of transphobia, internalized and otherwise and a lot of self-hatred and suffering.
Quick note: Since first writing this review, it came to my attention that there apparently is controvercy around Meredith Russo and her being abusive towards her ex partner. So if you decide to read this, maybe think about getting it from a library or buying it secondhand or something.
Kurze Anmerkung: Es werden teilweise suboptimale Worte verwendet, wie z.B. Geschlechtsumwandlung statt Geschlechtsangleichung. Idk wie das auf Englisch gehändelt wurde, daher dieser Zusatz auf Deutsch. Weiß nicht, warum diese Entscheidung so getroffen wurde, eventuell weil das beim Übersetzungsprozess nicht aufgefallen ist oder vllt auch einfach, weil das ein Wort ist, das zu der Zeit passt, in der das Buch spielt. So oder so finde ich, das hätte so nicht passieren sollen.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
vagaybond's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
withlivjones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
phantastic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Transphobia
Minor: Blood
cryscries'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Suicide attempt
There will be characters in the book that bully and are homophobic / transphobic to one of the main characters (Morgan). It does build up to a suicide attempt because of it.readingdiversely's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Medical trauma
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Having said that it’s a low rating because of the author alone. I didn’t know it when I picked up the book but after reading reviews and the links to articles I don’t feel comfortable supporting the author. Call it cancel culture all you want but abuse is abuse at the end of the day and I don’t feel comfortable separating the author from her work.
Switching POV
Trans (mtf) MC
Friends to Lovers
Angst with a Happy Ending
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Physical abuse
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent