Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender -> Restarting March 10th, 2022

[Aly]

Felix Love has never been in love—and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it’s like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. What’s worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he’s one marginalization too many—Black, queer, and transgender—to ever get his own happily-ever-after.

When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages—after publicly posting Felix’s deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned—Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What he didn’t count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi–love triangle....

But as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.

Felix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognizing the love you deserve.

[Kelly]

I know I'm starting early but this book called to me and I had to pick it up. I'll read the novice after I swear ^^

33% in and I can already tell this is going to be a new favorite. It's so good so far. I can't talk about the trans representation but I feel like it's done really well. The characters feel so real and believable. I can't stop reading.

(view spoiler)[I'm guessing Declan isn't behind the gallery and the messages. I hate the girl Felix tried to date. She seems so mean and maybe she's behind it all? Idk. I think Felix will end up falling in love with Declan but at the same time I feel some tension with Ezra. It's like there's something unsaid between them and I can't wait for them to see where it's going to go. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ooh I want to read it! Unfortunately, it will be a couple days until I can start

[Kelly]

Chapter fifteen - (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Felix finally told someone about Marisol! I love how protective Ezra is of him. It's really sweet. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 23 - (view spoiler)[ So it was Austin all along... His mentality is so messed up. He thinks trans are taking the place of gay men... I was kind of speechless for a moment that people might actually think those things irl. It's crazy. Felix's reaction was really good. I liked when he said that it's his choice not to accept his apology and & not to forgive him. (hide spoiler)]

Finished - Loved it (view spoiler)[I loved that he ended up with Ezra and not Declan. I didn't mind the love triangle but some people might, I'm not sure. Ezra and Felix, they're just the perfect pair. As soon as Felix figured out Ezra might be in love with him, there was even more chemistry. (hide spoiler)]

Now that I've finished it, I feel like I'm having a book hangover but in a good way lol. I might have to take a little break before I start reading something else.

[Aly]

I'm so happy you loved it! Really makes me excited to read it!

[Kelly]

Aly wrote: "I'm so happy you loved it! Really makes me excited to read it!"

I hope you'll like it too. I always get nervous when I love a book but people haven't read it yet ^^

[Aly]

I'm reading this now!

[Kelly]

*fingers crossed*

[Aly]

ch 6 (view spoiler)[ Enjoying this so far. The fact that someone put up old pictures of Felix and dead named him is so terrible. What kind of awful person does that? I think it was the girl who told Felix he's misogynistic. I think Felix will fall in love with Declan (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Kelly wrote: "I know I'm starting early but this book called to me and I had to pick it up. I'll read the novice after I swear ^^

33% in and I can already tell this is going to be a new favorite. It's so good ..."

(view spoiler)[ I agree there's some tension between Felix and Ezra, I think Ezra has had a crush on him for a while but Felix and Declan will be the ones who end up together. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

ch 12 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Felix knows it wasn't Declan. I swear it better not be Ezra. I'd be shocked if it was, but just putting it out there. This Grande person is an asshole and really pissing me off.

Felix and Declan are so cute in their texts. I hope they end up together (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Response to your ch 15: (view spoiler)[ I'm glad he told people about Marisol too! She needed to be called out and now people know she's a bigot (hide spoiler)]

[Kelly]

I'm not saying anything until you're done :P I'm glad you're liking it though

[Aly]

ch 19 (view spoiler)[ Ugh I want to murder this Grande person!!! Felix is so sweet and doesn't deserve this hate.
I'm kind of glad Felix and Ezra kissed because now Felix can sort through his feelings. I definitely think he and Declan are better together. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

ch 23 (view spoiler)[ I'm so disappointed in Declan that he was trying to pressure Felix. I really thought they'd be a cute couple. And Austin?! That makes me so angry, I'm glad he got expelled. He deserved legal charges in my opinion. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

finished (view spoiler)[ that went a lot different than I thought it would. Once Declan tried to get Felix to have sex with him, I was out.
I'm so happy that Felix went to Pride and felt like he belonged and he and Ezra got together! And Felix spoke with his dad about his feelings. (hide spoiler)]
This was so cute and I loved Felix. What a great story about self love and accepting others. 5 star read for me.
Also, the narrator did an amazing job.

[Kelly]

Agreed about everything. I'm glad you loved it! (view spoiler)[ Declan turning out like that surprised me but it felt believable and not just a way for Felix to choose Ezra in the end. Felix and Ezra were so cute together. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

True

[Dr. Andy]

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[Dr. Andy]

I'm starting now!

[Dr. Andy]

25% (view spoiler)[ Sad there are so many HP references in this. Also like why is Felix SO convinced it was Declan. There's literally no evidence lmao (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch, 16 (62%) (view spoiler)[ I really love seeing Felix and Declan talk. Their interactions are so cute. I hope Felix will tell Declan who he is soon. Also like fuck Marisol and her transphobic ass (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Andy wrote: "Ch, 16 (62%) [spoilers removed]"

I hate Marisol 🙄

[Dr. Andy]

same

[Dr. Andy]

ch. 19 (view spoiler)[ AHHH I love Ezra!! I totally forgot that Ezra tells Felix he's in love with him. All of Felix's thoughts about gender is something I really relate to. Gender is so confusing (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 23 (view spoiler)[ Fuck you Austin. For real. How does he not think what he did was wrong? The white cis queer privilege right here. Ugh. I love Leah tho, what an amazing person right there.

Also wtf was up with Declan basically pressuring Felix into having sex? even tho they don't have sex, but like why did he keep trying to convince Felix after he said he wasn't ready. Argh !! (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 23

Also wtf was up..."

The audacity!

[Dr. Andy]

finished (view spoiler)[ I love this book so much. The ending with the pride parade just makes me so happy. Also now I want to go to a parade lol (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Starting this now!

[Melanie]

22% (view spoiler)[ ughhhhhh Marisol is SO AWFUL.
I like the conversation about bisexuality in this! (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Andy wrote: "25% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Ezra and Felix friend-cuddling though is so cute (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

90% (view spoiler)[Austin is AWFULLLLL omg. I'm so glad Leah goes off on him. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I love this book so freaking much. It felt like...everything to me when I first read it last year, and it does again. This was probably one of the first books I read that was just...overwhelming queer joy? I love it. I'm so happy. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Melanie wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

It was such a breath of fresh air to see all the transphobic attitudes and comments called out. Especially after reading Stay gold... :/

[Melanie]

true!!!!

[Alaina]

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[Ellen-Arwen]

Oh, I've just finished this this evening - didn't know there was going to be a buddy read! I'll put my thoughts into separate bits now and then post after the 10th - is that okay?

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

32% (view spoiler)[Why do I feel over confident it's not Declan sending these messages? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Oh, I've just finished this this evening - didn't know there was going to be a buddy read! I'll put my thoughts into separate bits now and then post after the 10th - is that okay?"

Yep!

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

50% (view spoiler)[This is literally turning into some type of cyber bullying and I hope it doesn't escalate. I love how defensive Ezra is of Felix though, he's a great friend! (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

73% (view spoiler)[Oh no, this is so bad. But does Felix even like Ezra like that? It's such a messed up situation and I remember being there lol. Of course Felix starts liking someone and now he learns his BFF loves him, what a conundrum ;) (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Finished (view spoiler)[Wow I loved this. Pissed Austin was behind it all and how he tried to justify it all enraged me but I'm glad there was a HEA for Felix. I wasn't sure how it would end with him and Ezra fighting but I'm glad they are finding their way!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

I'm going to jump into this tomorrow :)

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Hope you enjoy it 🤗

[Alaina]

Okay starting now. Super excited!

[Alaina]

Ch 1-7: (view spoiler)[I love the HP references. I'm also liking how they are talking about bisexuality. It's sad that his mom stepped out of his life and ignored him. I also like that his dad is trying, and it makes my heart sad that Felix is giving him a hard time about the slip ups. No one's perfect but his dad is really trying. I'm also wondering why he thinks it's Declan? Like where's the evidence? Oh, and before I forget, I do not like Marisol right now. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 8-14: (view spoiler)[Well, now we know it isn't him. But who would it be? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 15-21: (view spoiler)[Ohhhh shit. He now knows who he is. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "32% [spoilers removed]"

That's how I was feeling too!

[Alaina]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

Yes, I love him so much!