While I was reading, I could feel Felix’s emotions and his internal debates. Callender writes so magnificently that I felt like I was in Felix’s inner thoughts while I also could relate to the identity dilemma Felix was going through from my own personal experiences. This book is an excellent example of representation for readers of all ages, especially teenagers. Not only is Felix a character of multifaceted identities, but the friends that surround him throughout the book have characteristics I feel all can relate to. What I loved most about this book was the support system Felix had. Felix’s friends cared so deeply for him and were there to support Felix throughout the book. Every time one of them stood up and fought for Felix’s right to occupy a space, I cried a little bit because everyone deserves that love.
This book is so dynamic where I feel I cannot touch on everything that Callender writes in Felix Ever After. This book not only represents a multifaceted character who is questioning their identity but they also writes about racism within the queer community. Callender writes incredible examples of what allies look and sound like and how white queer individuals also need to be allies to BIPOC in the LGTQIA community. This book is perfect for the time we are living in as we all must remember this June and forever that the first Pride began as a riot started by a Black transgender woman named Marsha P. Johnson. I highly recommend this book for everyone, but it will especially speak to young adults who are looking for someone to relate to.