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I requested access to Felix Ever After; not only because I do need more diverse books on my shelf; and I was even more excited to read this beauty when I found out that this beauty was written by an author who was on the spectrum itself? JACKPOT!
Felix Love is a young transgender; who has recently undergone the knife to become who he really is and yet still seems struggling with his own identity. The fact that his father still seems to be struggling with reconciling with his real name; sometimes still accidently referring to him with his dead name.
Add on the pressure of being his best; showing his creativity, competing with other artists for a chance at a scholarship at a prestigious Art School; the only reason why he and his dad struggle for his tuition at a private school; a stepping stone to the art school he knows is the best choice for his future and the fact that he somehow isn’t as proficient in dating/relationships as his name would suggest he be– his life isn’t easy as it is.
But when he starts becoming a target for homophobic/transphobic bullying at his school; and he decides to take a stand for it; which means that he “knows” that it is the one boy who was one of closest friends before; but now loves heckling and harassing him in school and is also his main competition for the scholarship.
When readers want queer representation in books; Felix Ever After is EXACTLY the kind of book they are referring to – and it is a light read despite the heavy sub – plots within the book – but it was the journey of the protagonist that was the highlight of the book. Because no matter what gender/sexuality you identify with, Felix’s fears and anxiety about his own self is something that would find acceptance in everyone of us.
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Reviewed in India on 26 February 2021
🧡 Everyone loves this book. This was in my tbr for months before I finally decided to pick this up in February. And until that point I had heard nothing but good things and so when I did read this, for me it ended being slightly underwhelming.
🧡 I loved all the characters. Felix was insecure, ambitious, had that drive to prove his worth and just so damn real. His best friend Ezra was basically my favorite character and the kind of friend I wish I had. The trans rep was very well done through the book. I learned a lot through the book and its characters. I could understand Felix's struggles and was constantly rooting for him!
🧡What didn't really work for me was the plotline. According to me, it could have been better. The plot, compared to the characters and the writing (which was great), wasn't that well done. Now it maybe that I don't like love triangles that I didn't mesh with the story but anyhow I was left craving more! There was much more I wanted to happen but didn't. Still I'd recommend this for the representation and the beautiful characters 🧡
Rating: 3.5/5🌟
Beautiful yet Underwhelming 🧡
By Shubhangi @bewitched_reader on 26 February 2021
🧡 Felix Love has never been in love. And while he is proud of his identity: black, queer and transgender, he is afraid that it may marginalise him too much. When someone publicly posts his dead name along with his old pictures from before his transition and starts messaging him homophobic threats and insults, Felix thinks he knows who that person is and decides to catfish him himself. But what he does not expect is to end up in a love triangle and discovering his real self.By Shubhangi @bewitched_reader on 26 February 2021
🧡 Everyone loves this book. This was in my tbr for months before I finally decided to pick this up in February. And until that point I had heard nothing but good things and so when I did read this, for me it ended being slightly underwhelming.
🧡 I loved all the characters. Felix was insecure, ambitious, had that drive to prove his worth and just so damn real. His best friend Ezra was basically my favorite character and the kind of friend I wish I had. The trans rep was very well done through the book. I learned a lot through the book and its characters. I could understand Felix's struggles and was constantly rooting for him!
🧡What didn't really work for me was the plotline. According to me, it could have been better. The plot, compared to the characters and the writing (which was great), wasn't that well done. Now it maybe that I don't like love triangles that I didn't mesh with the story but anyhow I was left craving more! There was much more I wanted to happen but didn't. Still I'd recommend this for the representation and the beautiful characters 🧡
Rating: 3.5/5🌟
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Reviewed in India on 10 September 2020
Felix Love is one of the most dynamic ya characters I have ever come across!
Even though he tends to be seen as a teen who's not that socially dynamic at school but he's loyal to his friends, family and his dreams.
Inspite of all the extreme bullying in the form of revelation of his past and his dead name, he tries his best to deal with everything. Thanks to his mates! The forever support cheerleading team! And yes, his hardworking, awkward dad too!
Felix falls in love.
Felix falls in love again.
I love how the story represented how there's a basic difference between the love we deserve and the love we think we deserve.
I love the writing. It's so well written. There's not even a dull moment in the entire book! I love how the ending wrapped up everything so well. The characters are unforgettable and incredibly realistic. The character and plot development too fantastic!
Phenomenal!!!! Must read 💜
By Reading_Tam_Ishly on 10 September 2020
A phenomenal young adult read which explores identity, race, sexuality/transgender identities, coming of age, bullying, the confusing emotions that teens go through, dreams and determination, friendship and family dynamicsBy Reading_Tam_Ishly on 10 September 2020
Felix Love is one of the most dynamic ya characters I have ever come across!
Even though he tends to be seen as a teen who's not that socially dynamic at school but he's loyal to his friends, family and his dreams.
Inspite of all the extreme bullying in the form of revelation of his past and his dead name, he tries his best to deal with everything. Thanks to his mates! The forever support cheerleading team! And yes, his hardworking, awkward dad too!
Felix falls in love.
Felix falls in love again.
I love how the story represented how there's a basic difference between the love we deserve and the love we think we deserve.
I love the writing. It's so well written. There's not even a dull moment in the entire book! I love how the ending wrapped up everything so well. The characters are unforgettable and incredibly realistic. The character and plot development too fantastic!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2020Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2020
This book is a Triumph.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2020
It's a celebratory tale of self discovery, self acceptance, romance and believing in yourself.
This book is a wonderful and, at times, difficult journey through the life of our sweet, shy, talented and also slightly dense MC Felix as he navigates modern day New York as a Black Trans Queer individual.
Felix goes through various avenues to accept himself throughout the book including; finding a trans support group, researching all the many points on the trans spectrum, dealing with prejudice from Feminists who believe he's a misogynist, trying to unravel his complicated feelings towards his parents and best friend, trying to get into art school, coming up with a misguided revenge plan for something that happened to him, not believing in himself or his skills, and also wanting love and romance whilst being Oblivious to what's RIGHT in front of him.
I liked how this book showed that even in modern New York (arguably one of the most liberal places there is) there are still prejudices and ignorance within the Queer Community. It also tries to show that you shouldn't be scared to ask for help, and that most of us don't have a clue and are just trying our best.
I also Adored the romance in this and the characters were just brilliant 😭😍💕
CW: The book deals with lots of heavy issues such as homophobia, transphobia, transphobia within the queer community, identity issues, abandonment, low self worth, pressuring people into having sex, consent and many more.
I'm sure people who have read this love it just as much as I do but if you haven't all I can say is it's worth the hype! 💗🤍💙
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