Felix Love is a Black, queer, transgender teenager attending a summer arts program in New York City while navigating the complicates of identity and self-worth. Despite his talent, Felix fears he is one too many marginalizations away from finding his own happy ending. When an anonymous student posts a gallery of Felix’s pre-transition photos and targets him with transphobic harassment online, Felix creates a revenge plot to expose the bully. This plan leads him into a complex catfishing scenario and an unexpected love triangle that forces him to reexamine his relationships with his father, his best friend Ezra, and his own evolving gender identity.
This novel serves young adult readers looking for realistic depictions of the transgender experience, specifically regarding the intersection of race and gender. It appeals to those seeking stories about internal growth, the messiness of teenage relationships, and the process of defining oneself outside of societal labels. Readers finish the book with a clearer understanding of how self-acceptance functions as a prerequisite for external romance. It provides a blueprint for navigating digital harassment and the emotional weight of transitioning within a competitive social environment.
Inward-looking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
