I feel uncomfortably seen. Is this what it feels like for straight people every time they read a book or watch a movie? Completely recognized and utteI feel uncomfortably seen. Is this what it feels like for straight people every time they read a book or watch a movie? Completely recognized and utterly understood? It’s surreal to realize as an adult how many of my teenage experiences were not unique, because I never saw them represented anywhere.
Parts of FLAMER were hard for me to read, because they felt so personal—which says something about how powerful the narrative is. I’m really, really glad this story exists. ...more
This was a really moving read, and while the subject matter is heavy, it’s handled with sensitivity and care for the reader. Kids who have experiencedThis was a really moving read, and while the subject matter is heavy, it’s handled with sensitivity and care for the reader. Kids who have experienced bullying or tragedy, kids who feel isolated or out of place, will feel recognized in this memoir. It celebrates finding your own path, learning to love what sets you apart, and building the courage to be who you are. ...more
A moving and much-needed story that communicates something essential about the nature of not only gender and identity, but about learning to believe iA moving and much-needed story that communicates something essential about the nature of not only gender and identity, but about learning to believe in your own right to happiness. So many young people are going to have their lives changed for the better because of this book. ...more
Innovative, engrossing, and smart as hell, ALL OF THIS IS TRUE is a perfect blend of soapy drama and suspenseful pacing. WARNING: the characters will Innovative, engrossing, and smart as hell, ALL OF THIS IS TRUE is a perfect blend of soapy drama and suspenseful pacing. WARNING: the characters will make you ~feel things~ and you may shout at a couple of them, but you will also laugh?? A lot??
A multi-part character study, the protagonists (and antagonists) of the book gradually reveal their true natures through an ingenious format; and by the end, you will be wrapped thoroughly up in their world. ...more
This is the cutest, shippiest, smart-mouthiest book, possibly ever, and I loved every page. Ben and Bee are the greatest -- you half want them to JUSTThis is the cutest, shippiest, smart-mouthiest book, possibly ever, and I loved every page. Ben and Bee are the greatest -- you half want them to JUST KISS ALREADY, but you also kind of want them to just keep hurling zingers at each other, because it makes for hilarious reading; and Hana and Claudia have such a sweet love story (monkeyed with by a bunch of jerks) that you will definitely get your swoony feels fulfilled while you are waiting (and waiting) for B&B to JUST KISS ALREADY.
I adored Molly Booth's debut, SAVING HAMLET, and am so, so happy that we are getting another witty, captivating, and inclusive Shakespeare-inspired novel in NOTHING HAPPENED. I give it five captured flags, five withering comebacks, five schmoopy love texts, and five hey-nonny-nonnies!
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