52 pages • 1 hour read
Kacen CallenderFelix Ever After
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Felix Ever After, Felix Love, a 17-year-old Black, queer, and trans student, navigates love, self-discovery, and identity while attending an elite art school's summer program. As Felix deals with anonymous transphobic attacks and confronts past traumas, he explores his gender identity, forms unexpected connections, and ultimately recognizes his own self-worth and capacity for love. The novel includes themes of transphobia and abandonment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender is praised for its authentic portrayal of a Black, queer, and transgender protagonist, resonating deeply with readers. Positive reactions highlight its emotional depth and relatable themes of identity and self-discovery. Criticisms include occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's celebrated for its impactful representation and storytelling.
Who Should Read Felix Ever After?
Readers who enjoy LGBTQ+ coming-of-age stories with a focus on identity, love, and resilience will be captivated by Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and If I Was Your Girl will find a similarly heartfelt and empowering narrative. This book is ideal for teens and young adults navigating their own paths of self-discovery.
Recommended
Reading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
LGBTQ
Romance
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Race
Identity: Gender