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Feb 06, 2020
Jeanine
rated it
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ya,
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transgender-and-nonconforming,
self-discovery,
audiobook,
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read-harder-2020
Very good book featuring a non-binary character trying to figure things out, reconnect with their sister and accepting their parents not being ok with them, dealing with anxiety, making new friends and being brave enough to find love. Very positive read for the right person who needs this story AND for someone who may not be non binary but needs some perspective on what someone goes through in this situation. I am definitly the sister, accepting and supportive but still learning.

"It’s hard to be proud of something you messed up, even if everything around it is perfect.”
This book!! I didn't know much about this book going in, except that it was part of the LGBTQIA+ community of books. I didn't even read the synopsis. Therefore, I was totally shocked at the events at the end of the first chapter and I was immediately on Ben's side. My heart broke for Ben. I cried for Ben. I rooted for Ben. I wanted Ben to make it through to the other side.
Ben's story gave me some serious ...more
This book!! I didn't know much about this book going in, except that it was part of the LGBTQIA+ community of books. I didn't even read the synopsis. Therefore, I was totally shocked at the events at the end of the first chapter and I was immediately on Ben's side. My heart broke for Ben. I cried for Ben. I rooted for Ben. I wanted Ben to make it through to the other side.
Ben's story gave me some serious ...more

May 01, 2019
Laura
marked it as ya-readers-advisory

May 12, 2019
Jes
marked it as to-read

May 31, 2019
Meredith Pocius
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Mar 17, 2020
Erica
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Apr 07, 2020
Alyson
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Nov 12, 2020
Stacey
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May 23, 2021
Celia Buell (semi hiatus)
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Mar 30, 2022
Joann Sims
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May 09, 2022
Emily Jackson
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May 25, 2023
Jesse Hershberger
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Feb 23, 2024
Katie
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May 05, 2024
Chelsea
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Dec 10, 2024
Landon
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