Felix Ever After

Felix Ever After is a young adult novel written by Kacen Callender and published in 2020 by Balzer + Bray. The story is narrated by a Black trans teen as he grapples "with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time."[1]

Felix Ever After
AuthorKacen Callender
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult novel
PublisherBalzer + Bray
Publication date
May 12, 2020
Pages368
ISBN978-0-06-282025-9

Reception

Kacen Callender's novel was received negatively by Kirkus Reviews, which called it "an exhausting read" due to the complicated story and the "devastating episodes of self-doubt and anxiety" that Felix goes through. The reviewer's conclusion was that Felix Ever After is "[a] trauma- and drama-filled demiboy's story that's not for the faint of heart."[2]

The Publishers Weekly review was positive, saying Callender created "an exhilarating cast of queer characters, many of whom are people of color, who are as relatable as they are realistic". The magazine also praised the whodunit plot and all its twists, concluding the review with an overall praise of the main character and the story.[3] Amanda MacGregor, for the School Library Journal, gave Callender's novel a starred review, praising the diverse cast of characters and the protagonist, who MacGregor calls "achingly relatable".[4] Reviewing for The Horn Book, Luann Toth mentioned the "sound information and responsible psychological guidance" that is present in the novel without detracting from the overall experience.[5]

References
  1. "17 sublime books by Black LGBT+ authors you should read this Black History Month". PinkNews. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  2. "FELIX EVER AFTER". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  3. "Children's Book Review: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  4. MacGregor, Amanda. "Felix Ever After". School Library Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. Toth, Luann. "Review of Felix Ever After". The Horn Book. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
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