2021-07-18
What a wonderful book
I’m so glad I read this book. I was brought to tears over and over again. I’m a better person for reading it.
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Description
This winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love.
Everyone has that one line they swear they’ll never cross, the one thing they say they’ll never do. We draw the line. Maybe we even believe it.
Sage Hendricks was my line.
Logan Witherspoon befriends Sage Hendricks at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. He's drawn to Sage, with her constant smile and sexy voice, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he can’t resist kissing her.
Sage finally discloses a big secret: she was born a boy. Enraged, frightened, and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at her–a reaction he soon desperately wishes he could take back. Once his anger cools, Logan is filled with incredible regret, and all he wants is to repair his friendship with Sage.
But it’s hard to replace something that’s been broken—and it’s even harder to find your way back to friendship when you began with love.
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“Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews
“It is Sage's story that is truly important.” –SLJ
“Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist
“A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA
Apple Books: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
5.0 of 5 (36 Ratings)
Apple Books: Customer Reviews
2017-03-19
Amazing book
This is my favorite book I read it in 6th grade and I recommended it to everyone. I could not stop turning the pages
2016-11-16
please read absorb and learn
I love this story. I think this it's is a big eye-opener. It's not really a HEA but more of a cautionary tale. Logan and Sage could have had a very beautiful relationship, but Logan let too many things block him along the way. He begins as someone closed-minded and slowly begins to see his mistakes. Often the journey is one step forward and two steps back. Maybe someone will read this and be more open to things they don't understand. I'm a big supporter of everyone's rights, but, as far as I know, I've never had a trans friend. I really felt for Sage, seeing things from her POV. I had tears a few times. I felt sorry for Logan too. He was young and unprepared for all the emotions and mixed feelings. This book is a must read in my opinion. I think it inspires people to have empathy for fellow humans and not judge each other.
2015-03-08
IM CRYING RIGHT NOW
I can't explain how inspiring this is. Definitely a must, not your typical fairytale happy ending.
2012-12-30
Almost Perfect Review
this book was able to show me how people today act in real life. people today do stuff like this and therefore feel ashamed when someone disowns them. causing them to do suicide. reading this story enabled me to touch base with the people that go through with this decision everyday. a very touching and moving story. loved it. literally read the 368 page book in two days!
2012-04-06
Amazing story
I love this story it was very moving and touching.
2011-10-25
Almost Perfect
This book was excellently written and really helps the reader understand some of the issues that transgender teen experience. It was a real eye-opener for me.
2011-03-15
Brings on Emotions
This book brings up many emotions- strong happy and sad ones and sometimes fearful emotions. Very well written and expressed;definitely a page turner!