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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRefreshingly, all the conflict involves realistic interpersonal dynamics, with transphobia and other oppressions taking a back seat. The patient unraveling of Arden’s friendships and relationships, as well as the neatly wrapped up resolution, feels simultaneously expected and deeply satisfying, and while neither of the abusers is given much complexity, the depictions of the dynamics involved can help readers identify toxic relationships in their own lives. * Kirkus Reviews *
Readers will see that Arden is on a painstaking path to a better her, and there are a lot of promising signs that she’ll get there. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Stoeve addresses the contours of emotional abuse with subtlety and grace, and Arden’s personal journey, which takes a hopeful turn, will appeal greatly to fans of character-driven stories. * Booklist *
The author deftly handles the main issues in Arden’s life, offering readers representation, recognition, and hope. . .Arden’s experiences with an emotionally abusive mother, losing her best friend to a controlling partner, and understanding her own asexuality will have wide appeal for realistic fiction fans.? * School Library Journal *
