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A review by jomarie
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I'm sure if I had read this in high school and not in my mid-20s, I would have enjoyed it more, so I think this book just wasn't for me. I would still recommend it for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapien Agenda and any teen looking to read LGBT+ stories.
Graphic: Bullying and Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Outing, Abandonment, and Dysphoria
Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Classism