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I Hate Everyone But You by Allison Raskin, Gabe Dunn
4.0

I was sent this book for review from the publisher via Net Galley. This does not change any of my opinions.

Ava is me, I need more of Ava & Gen they complete me. I love how Allison & Gaby promotes their channel in their book hahaha!

I love reading dialogue. So I had no problem with the writing style, the story of Gen & Ava's first semester of college, apart from each other is told in texts & emails. They had me LOLing!

However, some of the queer comments rubbed me the wrong way. Especially from Ava, who wasn't knowledgeable of the LGBTQIAP+ community. I understand her comments but they hurt me like they hurt Gen. Gen comes out as bisexual but, is discovering herself & her sexuality. This is own voices because the author, Gaby is also bisexual.

There is also a transgender man included in this story and transphobia is addressed.

Great characters, realistic & relatable. I could really relate to Ava because she struggles with anxiety & social anxiety (like myself) I saw a lot of myself in Ava, the anxiety rep is own voices because Allison struggles with anxiety & OCD, like Ava.

This story felt very genuine & I loved it and want more!