Very well written from the perspective of a child of a transgender parent. I enjoyed seeing things from this prospective. Very emotional, quick read.

Beautifully written book about a controversial everyday life topic. This author wasn't afraid to approach this subject and I applaud them for that. Perfectly written and handled.

I struggled with this read, I found the language used, clashed with the protagonist, She is all fire and grit, but the language slowed her down.

That being said, I enjoyed how we were thrown straight into the fire, with this story. How there was no warm up, just straight into the action, into the emotion.

Well written and engaging, just lacking the language style needed to lift it higher.

Bri is just trying to get through high school unscathed. Things at her house have been strained and when she finds out why she can’t handle it. Things get worse when everyone at school finds out the reason and starts torturing Bri. Things turn ugly very quickly and Bri gets hurt.

Things seem to look up when popular soccer player, Jason, walks into her life and wants to take her to homecoming. Are things as they seem with Jason or is something more sinister at play? With everything Bri is going through is Jason the person she can trust?

Great book. I look forward to reading more by this author.

The struggles of a teenager with a transgender parent is a compelling and timely concept, but the execution here din't really work for me. I didn't believe the presentation. And it's entirely about the girl: HER shame, HER confusion, HER resentment, and HER bullying experience. Her parents are literally absent for at least half the book. The father reappears only in time to be a victim of a hate crime, an object lesson for the heartwarming rally at school.

Someday, Maybe by Elise Faber was YA focused on what happens as Brianna (the main character) starts to navigate her new normal. At the start of her senior year, Brianna's dad lets her know she is trans and will be transitioning. Brianna heads to school still processing the information, and she is asked to Homecoming by Jason, a popular soccer player at school. She is a bit surprised by the unexpected ask, but accepts. In the next months, Brianna navigates a lot. Her mother is not coping well, and there is a part in the story where Brianna is straight up abandoned and having to navigate life on her own. Brianna initially tries to keep her dad's transitioning a secret, however she tells one person, and somehow the news spreads. Y'all, this part was a reminder of how absolutely cruel and terrible kids can be. At times, this was hard to read, but that's because it was so true to the reality of these situations. There is an author's note at the end where she shares this was inspired in part by her story, so that might explain why there was so much real, real emotion pulsing through the story. Brianna is also navigating her budding relationship with Jason as they grow closer and closer. Overall, I appreciated that this was on that gave voice to a different story. Brianna is a high school senior navigating all the things, and the book does a great job of exploring these multilayered and intersecting challenges. Also, I have to say I especially loved the ending of these. So often YA leaves you with a "I wonder what happened to. . . " moment, and this ties up the loose ends via a fast forward that is a great ending. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this important story that needed to be told.

Wasn't able to download this particular copy but I did buy it.

I’ve not read this author before, so this was quite the reading experience.
I really liked this book. The drama was way more real and serious than you typically read in a YA novel, and the characters much more mature in how they dealt with the trials in their lives. This book pulls at your heart strings. There are many issues dealt with in this book. I found the book well written and easy to follow.

If you are looking for the drama, angst, and relationships of a quintessential teen this is where you will find it.
The author does a great job of making the feelings real for what one feels during high school. Relationships and life and shown in a drama filled way that teens are going to enjoy.

Thanks for letting me read an early copy on NetGalley

Really great YA book with a lot more depth and complications than the status quo. The writing flows and the author’s writing style is so seamless the story is over before you know it and you’re wishing you could spend more time with these people. Speaking as a person who has been living through the experience of emotionally supporting an adult child I love as she is coming out as a transgender female and learns to navigate the world as her authentic self, I could tell that the author truly understands what it is like, and everything one goes through when someone you love is transgender. The emotions, the fears, the everything that Brianna experienced is realistic, as are the prejudices of most of the people in her life. My only wish is that the “epilogue” was a whole lot longer. I wanted more. This book is engaging and it’s very well worth your time.

I mean, meh. I understand the author's own relationship with a transgender father informed her writing, but everything about this story seemed contrived and intended to provoke a specific emotional response instead of telling the character's story.

It's not every day that your father announces he's no longer a man, but transitioning into a woman. Bri can't handle it, but it gets worse when her school finds out. Then even her friends start getting picked on, and brutally attacked. It sorta helps when a popular guy, Jason, just pops up out of nowhere and wants to start dating her. He has his own problems too. The book is sweet, dealing with a lot of issues. It comes down to understanding people and how they are different.

I liked this book better than I thought I would. I really liked her relationship with Jason and her dad and her friends. Although I think her parents needed to put her first and act like parents. But the story rang true and was definitely a different take for a YA book.

10 stars--Wow this book was amazing. I think that every person young or old needs to read this story. there is so much in the story of Bri and Jason that I was crying, laughing, gasping and flipping ages so fast> I loved every part of this book but I wanted it to continue, especially the end. Thank you NetGalley.

Someday, Maybe by Elise Faber is a young adult romance, but it deals with the affects of a father announcing he is transgender. Bri and Jason are our young couple, both of them very likable, but life gets in the way, and nothing is smooth sailing. I recommend this book if you enjoy a young adult love story, dealing with a series issue.

I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and the Publisher. Thank you.

Like another review stated, I really wanted to love this book but found many faults.

The premise and plot of the story is a very good one, in which a girl is forced to tackle issues such as bullying, romance and acceptance upon finding out her dad is transgender. This could've been executed wonderfully (and at times it truly was) but I'd like to point out a few things I thought were peculiar.

1. Jason- I truly did find myself grinning at how cute Bri and Jason were but at times I found myself cringing at him.

(Slight spoiler ahead)
Sorry, but purposely stopping a car to keep a girl there and STALKING her via an app is really creepy. I don't care if he was his boyfriend, he doesn't really have a right to do that.

2. Her parents- Bri's parents came across so weird to me. Her mother had no sort of closure towards the end and her transgender dad (I'll address her as Bri's dad) lacked awareness. Leaving your minor child for two weeks is hardly good parenting. This goes along having a divorce for years prior without even having the audacity to consider talking to your own daughter about it. Sure, they are flawed characters but the lack of closure made me question the plot.

3. THE BULLYING- how was there practically no sort of consequences for the actions upon Bri and her peers? Along with Andrea, the ex popular girl turns nice. Their friendship seemed superficial and only formed due to them having something they felt they had to "hide."

Thank you for this ARC. I'm going to rate it a 3/5 due to it having major faults, but its overall message is nice.

Title: Someday, Maybe
Author: Elise Faber
Pages: 282
Genre: Slice of Life, LGBTQ, Contemporary
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is an Advanced Readers Copy. That means that this is not the final version of the book therefore some facts and quotes are subject to change in the published book. This was actually my first book ever from Netgalley!

Someday, Maybe is an in depth look on life and how things aren't always as they seem. The book is about bullying and how it effects everyone. This story is a great slice of life plot with an actual happy romance.

We follow Brianna, a senior in high school with her whole life ahead of her. Only this morning is a bit different. Her dad wishes to live his life as a woman. Brianna's world is turned upside down but she still has to put on a brave face at school. That's when Jason Monroe asks her out. And so begins their tumulus relationship and her courage to prove others wrong.

Oh No's
The summary of this book is absolutely horrible. They make Brianna out to be someone she is not at all. The word hipster never even comes up in the novel. This book is about growth and discovering love through the hardest of times. And Harry Potter is only really mentioned once. She was just another normal girl at school. It made everything that happened to her so much real because this could happen to anyone.

A person you love coming out as transgender is hard for everyone involved. But, the one thing I didn't like was the dad asking to be called Sabrina instead of Dad. Denouncing themselves as a parent is a horrible way to go. This is fully addressed in the book but it really rubbed me the wrong way (which is a good thing).

Yay's
This beautiful inside look of what having someone close to you come out as transgender is like for some. This book opens up with one of the strongest scenes I've ever read. A father coming out to his daughter is so moving and finally shows a representation for transgenders. Also, the thought process behind everyone involved and how many people may react to this news was so descriptive. The author covered so many misunderstandings and correct way to do this such as using the right pronouns. They also covered the extreme bullying that occurs and how to better deal with these situations. And how not to.

I loved the characters and closure we find within each. Their problems and how they help each other figure out what could hurt others and what can help save them. These feelings really stacked up and the climax you think would happen at the end ended up happening halfway through. This is a story about Bri living through high school and all the ups and downs that come along with it

Finally,
This book has now become one of my favorites. With even a seven year jump at the end. I enjoyed every minute of this journey. I really didn't think I was going to enjoy this book from the horrible summary but damn. Just do yourself a favor and if u love true romance, LGBTQ, and Slice of Life then this is the book for you.

This book is very reminiscent to a completed romance manga series. Such as Kyou Koi wo Hajimemasu and Toradora.

Favorite Quote(s)
"I slammed my bedroom door and hit the lock. “Alexa,” I ordered. “Play Angry Teenager playlist.”"

Arc

"He stepped back and I slid out. A moment later the hood was popped open and we were both staring inside. “What are we looking for?” I asked. Jason gave me a weak smile. “Truthfully? I don’t really know. It just seemed like the thing to do.”"

Arc

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I really wanted to love this book but parts of it felt "off". I have loved Elise's writing so much in the past and I was so excited to get a copy of her new book and the premise seemed right up my alley. But then the narrative shifted and I know it's a tad biographical for her but this is where the the inconsistencies lay.

Slight Spoilers ahead: The systematic bullying that went unchecked? the blackmail set up months in advance? the mean girl becomes the bestie? the cool popular boy finally "sees" the main character- it wasn't genuine and felt forced at times and how about the NO RESOLUTION at the end. She gave a 2 page conclusion that didn't do much.
I felt like this book tried but it failed and became almost a trope of what adults think high school is like -I think she may be a little too close to the subject and then added in filler that never seemed to fit. I wish I could give examples but it really would give away the plot.

Someday, Maybe by Elise Faber is a great eye opening story about a topic we have been reading in the headlines for a while. What a heartbreaking story but I believe it's a must read for teens and adults. Great READ

I want to thank Netgalley for providing me an Arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book.
This book both broke my heart and made me cry.
So many things happen in this story the writing was so powerful and the plot was amazing!
Jason is my favourite character he’s so adorable and genuine.
I give it 5 fully deserved stars.

I really liked this book. Briana is a high school senior who has been a book worm, theater geek type for most of high school. All of the sudden, her life totally changes over night. Her dad tells her that he is transgender and is going to transition to a woman in the next 6 months. Then literally the next day, a super-cute, very popular boy, Jason, randomly asks her to homecoming. She and Jason have a great time and really connect in spite of her being totally freaked out about her dad. She actually tells him about her dad. On Monday at school, it is apparent that someone found out about it and Briana becomes a victim of bullying. Nasty physical and mental bullying. She initially thinks that Jason is behind or a part of it but finds out that he isn't at all and they become closer. She also doens't tell her parents initially but it becomes so bad that eventually she has to. So many things happen in this story and Briana is amazingly strong but also a very real and honest teenager. She handles it all surprisingly well. Especially her father's transgender situation and the bullying at school. Her relationship with Jason is amazing--he is a great guy and very mature for a senior in high school. Some of what happens is really sad but also probably realistic. Well-written, great story and interesting characters. Loved Briana and Jason! Thoroughly enjoyed this book!