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A review by oraclereadings
Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
dnf @ 46%
Luna is one of the first young adult novels to include a trans character. This book came out in the early 2000s, so it is no way up to today’s standards on LGBTQIA issues.
There is constant transphobia and homophobia, as well as the use of the trans characters’ deadname and misuse of pronouns.
Luna is told from the perspective of Regan, Luna’s younger sister. Throughout the book, Regan switches back and forth between calling her sister Luna and referring to her as a boy and using her deadname. Granted that the story jumps back and forth between present times and Regan’s memories, Regan still uses the wrong name and pronouns for her sister.
Since it is told through Regan’s point of view, Luna is often deemed as being selfish and needy, asking Regan for advice. Regan often blames Luna for being the reason why her life sucks and isn’t normal. Luna struggles with coming out, posing as a boy during school and at home with her parents.
If this were told from Luna’s point of view, I would have enjoyed this better. Actually, even if Regan had a more positive role in Luna’s coming out, I would have enjoyed this better.
Luna is one of the first young adult novels to include a trans character. This book came out in the early 2000s, so it is no way up to today’s standards on LGBTQIA issues.
There is constant transphobia and homophobia, as well as the use of the trans characters’ deadname and misuse of pronouns.
Luna is told from the perspective of Regan, Luna’s younger sister. Throughout the book, Regan switches back and forth between calling her sister Luna and referring to her as a boy and using her deadname. Granted that the story jumps back and forth between present times and Regan’s memories, Regan still uses the wrong name and pronouns for her sister.
Since it is told through Regan’s point of view, Luna is often deemed as being selfish and needy, asking Regan for advice. Regan often blames Luna for being the reason why her life sucks and isn’t normal. Luna struggles with coming out, posing as a boy during school and at home with her parents.
If this were told from Luna’s point of view, I would have enjoyed this better. Actually, even if Regan had a more positive role in Luna’s coming out, I would have enjoyed this better.