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“Felix is like the story itself—boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love. This top-notch depiction of a messy, complicated, romantic young artist navigating the bumpy road to self-love and self-determination sticks its landing at every turn.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“From its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery, crafted by an author whose obvious respect for teen readers radiates from every page.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Felix explores love, friendship, and possibly retribution in this powerful #OwnVoices story of identity and self-worth… Full of warmth, love, and support, this is an important story and an essential purchase.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“The writing is smart and engaging, and #OwnVoices author Callender includes sound information and responsible psychological guidance without bogging down the storytelling. Felix does ultimately find love in this sweet and tender trans romance, but his hardest-won victory is in the fight to validate his self-worth.” — Horn Book Magazine
"Full of nuanced looks at how relationships can be both toxic and supportive, loving and confusing, and exciting but brief, this is definitely not a book to be missed." — Buzzfeed
“An intricate love story for the ages.” — CNN Underscored
“Felix is an open, warm, engaging character who extends far off the page. He’s easy to relate to regardless of reader identity, which makes this book a great candidate for school libraries and summer book report lists.” — them.
"A firecracker of a book from an author with a powerful point of view, Felix Ever After is refreshingly real—full of queer kids who live and breathe and swear and love and make messy mistakes. Teens need this one." — Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue
“Felix Ever After never shies away from the beautiful, messy complexity of love in all its forms. This book is a gift, from start to finish.” — Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
“This is a story about friendships, finding first loves, and continuing to discover yourself even after you thought you had all the answers. I can’t talk about my love for this book enough--it’s going to change lives.” — Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best
“From effervescent characters that I still can’t get out of my head to the sizzling backdrop of a New York City summer, Callender brings vibrance to a story that desperately needed to be told.” — Jackson Bird, author of Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place
"There are stories that are vital and there are stories that are brilliantly crafted. Callender delivers both in this beautiful exploration of friendship, new love, and self." — justin a. reynolds, author of Opposite of Always
“I’ve never read a book that more perfectly balances hardship, hope and happiness. This story shines a spotlight on the one thing that transcends all differences: a desire to be loved and to love in return." — Nic Stone, bestselling author of Dear Martin
About the Author
Kacen Callender is originally from Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Kacen has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA from the New School’s writing for children program. They are also the author of the young adult novel This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story and the middle grade novel Hurricane Child, winner of the Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary Award. They can be found online at www.kacencallender.com.
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95.56% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly good.
📖 ★★★★★🎧 ★★★★★This is about a trans-kid, Felix's story of self-discovery and finding love.Many of us are lucky to have the matching of gender and biological sex. It sometimes makes us numb to the pain of other people who are still confused about their self-identity, gender and sexual orientation. They may keep questioning everyday about "who am I", "do I deserve to be loved", or even "am I real". I am so impressed and touched by Felix's story of finding out himself and his courage in fighting for respect, love and being loved...There are so many lovely characters in the book. Felix, although he's a bit unconfident, he's so brave and beautiful. And he's so real! He's definitely my favorite. Ezra, always being loyal and caring. His protection and support for Felix make my heart warm. Declan is smart and nice, and so considerate. I like him very much! Leah, a kind-hearted friend who is always willing to fight for Felix, she's very adorable too.Besides characters, the story itself is multi-layered. The suspicious transphobic bullying, the relationship between parents and children, and the mysterious love triangle, all of these are very riveting.I usually don't like love triangle plots, but I have to say the love among Felix, Ezra and Declan is very beautiful. To me, Felix and Declan are soulmates, they fall in love through a heart-to-heart connection. But Felix and Ezra are forever, they are so connected that they don't even realize the bonding. It sounds ridiculous, but it is true, sometimes, when you are overwhelmed by someone you love and get so used to their existence, you may forget or even not realize your love for them. Happiness can make you numb. "And just because you love one, doesn’t mean you can’t love another.", said Tully, Declan's granddad, and I totally agree.And the audiobook, it's awesome! The voice and performance of Logan Rozos exactly match with my imagination of Felix!
4.0 out of 5 stars An old womans review
While I really loved this book, I realized that I am officially an old lady, because the entire time all I could think was "where the hell are these kids parents?" Yes it was discussed, but still that was all that I cold think of. Also as much as I did like Felix he did drive me a bit crazy. He was such a brat to his dad, again this could be the "old lady' in me, but I also couldn't stop thinking about how his dad was trying his best and it was not enough for Felix. He wanted all this grace and room to grow and learn who he is/ is becoming, but never gave his dad that same grace. Other than that I did really enjoy the story. I feel like I learned quite a bit, and thought it was a great look into a community that I don't know much about. Felix Ever After was full self discovery, growing up, complex family relationships and finding your people.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! A must-read!
Felix Ever After has a magnetic charge drawing readers into the world of Felix, and the author does a brilliant job giving the reader a comprehensive understanding of the characters, including their unique personalities and struggles. The dynamic relationship between these characters is beautifully woven together making a tapestry of characters that are so beautifully written that the story becomes a masterpiece that readers won’t be able to put down. Furthermore, the characters' personalities were multifaceted allowing the reader to really get to know them on what felt like a very intimate level.On a more personal note, I loved the letters written to Felix’s mother because they showed another layer of who he was, showing his pain and vulnerabilities, making me fall in love with his character. There’s a rawness to him that pulls on readers, and readers will find themselves rooting for him to find the love that he desires and deserves.I absolutely loved the dynamic between Ezra and Felix. Their bond, love, and respect for each other are beautiful. One of my favorite parts of the story is when Ezra tells Felix that his worth is not based on his grades, test scores, college applications, or what others think about him. “...It only matters what you think. Do you think you’re worthy of respect and love?” This spoke volumes to me, and I think everyone needs a friend like Ezra. This was book was an outstanding read, and I wished it never ended.
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely BEAUTIFUL coming-of-age story!
4.5 stars rounded up!Felix is a Black, queer and transgender teen living in NYC and pursuing his dreams of attending Brown on an art scholarship. One day at school, he is victimized by a hateful, transphobic act.This book had me feeling all the emotions! I found myself smiling and laughing at times, while other parts had me crying, angry, and hurting for everything Felix was going through. I loved the small group of friends he found love and safety and support in. The discussion on gender fluidity and “labels” was refreshing and so insightful for me. And the ROMANCE! It was so sweet, it made my heart want to burst with joy for Felix.Also can we take a moment for this cover?? Absolutely gorgeous and I love the inclusion and visibility of the top surgery scars. And when you learn how the cover ties into the story… my heart was so full.Highly recommend this book, including the audiobook format which was phenomenal!
loved it
i loved this book so much. i wish i could write something deep about it, as it deserves, but i’m so overwhelmed i can only say this book, the story, the characters felt so Real. their struggles with life and their identity all spoke to me in a way none other has. so yeah, read it. it’s really, really good.i’ll admit i was brought to tears a couple times.
Poderia ter sido bem melhor, mas é muito bom!
Não acho que poderia considerar esse livro uma decepção, mas é bom começar essa resenha deixando claro que eu esperava que ele fosse melhor. Não tem nada de fatalmente errado com ele, não é ofensivo, nem nada assim. Eu só esperava que fosse melhor, que a prosa fosse mais inteligente, mais sensível, mais tocante. Esperava que a trama em si fosse mais complexa, que o enredo fosse melhor, para ter ganhado até prêmio. Eu realmente esperava que a escrita fosse melhor.Não que seja péssima nem nada desse tipo, mas por boa parte do livro, ela é bem superficial e um pouco corrida. A impressão que me deu foi de que o autor estava tentando evitar encarar de frente algumas questões para adiar até o momento que queria. Ou seja, Felix ignora boa parte de seus questionamentos para tudo culminar nas últimas páginas. E, sim, as últimas cem páginas são muito boas, as revelações, epifanias e interações são ótimas. Mas a maioria delas foi enrolada de propósito e não de forma natural.Eu realmente esperava uma escrita melhor, com frases mais tocantes e que encaixassem mais naturalmente na história, que não viessem de personagens secundários dando lições de moral. Mas isso nem foi o que mais me incomodou. De longe, o que eu menos gostei foi do próprio Felix.Talvez isso seja, sim, uma pequena decepção. Fiquei bem incomodada com o quanto o Felix era egocêntrico e egoísta, ainda mais com algumas pessoas tão maravilhosas ao seu redor. Os problemas dele são válidos, seus sentimentos importam, claro, mas ele tratava todas as outras pessoas como se os problemas e os sentimentos delas não significassem nada. Sei que adolescentes têm a tendência de ser egocêntricos mesmo, mas nossa. As pessoas à sua volta mereciam mais. Pior era quando ele ficava se martirizando por razões aleatórias, tipo seu talento para pintura. Todo mundo diz que ele é extremamente talentoso, um dos melhores da escola, inclusive a professora, mas ele ficava pensando que não ia tentar competir pela galeria, porque ele nunca ganharia mesmo e blá, blá. Pior foi ver o melhor amigo dele, Ezra, dizendo que o Felix se importa com as pessoas, quando ele nunca pensava em mais ninguém.O que me irrita de verdade é que essas questões sobre a personalidade dele são completamente dispensáveis! São ignoradas e nunca trabalhadas, então nem tinha para que estarem ali! É sua insegurança em relação a relacionamentos, sua insegurança sobre ser amado e que tipo de amor a gente aceita que realmente importam no livro! E o egocentrismo de Felix acabou roubando a atenção dessa parte. Roubou um pouco também sobre sua identidade trans, que foi um dos pontos altos da história em geral, mas que eu não posso comentar direito, senão é spoiler.Senti falta de outras coisas também, como um desenvolvimento melhor da relação dele com seu pai e a história da sua mãe. Tinha potencial demais nessas partes para terem sido deixadas de lado. Também acho que faltou alguma coisa no romance, uma sensação maior de que ele realmente estava apaixonado pela pessoa. Da pessoa, eu senti isso desde o começo e é exatamente meu tipo favorito de romance, então estava super torcendo e shippando, mas fiquei esperando o momento em que sentiria que Felix estava apaixonado também, e não veio.Claro que isso é completamente subjetivo, mas minha impressão geral era que, se o livro tivesse passado por mais uma reescrita, se a personalidade de Felix tivesse sido mais trabalhada e se os primeiros 70% da história tivessem sido mais complexos e menos enrolação para a parte que realmente importa, este livro teria sido espetacular.Ainda recomendo, mas está mais para uma leitura leve e rápida do que um livro arrebatador, como eu esperava que fosse. Fiquei muito feliz quando descobri que será adaptado, porque acredito de verdade que a história tem muito mais potencial do que foi apropriado. E tem alguns momentos desse livro que são, sim, espetaculares e que quero muito ver na tela!Eu adorei toda a questão de catfish, achei o négocio de encontrar a pessoa transfóbica muito bem retratado e cheguei a me emocionar com algumas partes também. Amei a Leah, amei o Ezra e acho que o Felix vai ficar bem melhor quando eu não tiver que ficar só lendo seu monólogo egocêntrico. Juro que ele não é de todo ruim, eu só esperava que ele se tornasse um dos meus protagonistas favoritos! Mas acredito de verdade que pode se tornar uma série ótima e o livro, afinal, é muito bom!
Amazing and Important Book
This book tells about the life of Felix, a Demi-boy, and his best friend. It is an important book for teens to understand the journey of transgender and gender expansive classmates, and for trans kids to be able to read a novel about characters they may identify with. I am always glad to find YA fiction that has characters outside of cis-gender.
Perfecto
Estaba bien envuelto y protegido, sin ningún desperfecto ni en la portada ni en las páginas.Estaba deseando leer este libro y no me ha decepcionado para nada. Me gusta que se vea más de una representación y de cómo cada uno tiene su historia y que se vea que nadie debe de acelerar el proceso de cuando contar quien eres. El misterio de quién habrá colgado las fotos es genial y no me esperaba para nada quien era. Me ha encantado
loved it
This book is relatable to everyone in different ways, I loved it very much it made me feel warm and safe reading it
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