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Young Adult · 2009 · PG-13

Almost Perfect

by Brian Katcher

He fell for her before he knew. Finding out changed everything — and then changed again.

For14+GenreYoung AdultLength368 pagesRead time~9.5 hours

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Violence

Barely any

Some threat and confrontation involving a trans character's safety

Language

Some

Some strong language

Sexual Content

Barely any

Teen romantic content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of trans identity, prejudice, and the painful work of becoming someone who deserves love

What this book is about

Logan Witherspoon, recently dumped, meets Sage, a new girl at his school, and falls hard. Then he discovers Sage is transgender. Katcher's YA novel is notable for its honesty about Logan's complicated reaction — not instant acceptance, but the real, messy process of confronting prejudice he didn't know he held. A thoughtful examination of identity and the courage required of both the trans person and the person who loves them.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Trans identity themes

Bullying and transphobia

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