The Beautiful Something Else

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Full of humor and heartbreak, this story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world is perfect for fans of Alex Gino and Kyle Lukoff.

Its exhausting trying to be the perfect daughter. Still, getting good grades without making any waves may be the only way to distract from the fact that Sparrow Malones mother is on the verge of falling apart. Which means no getting upset. No being weird. No standing out for the wrong reasons.

But when Moms attempts to cope spiral out of control, Sparrow is sent to live with Aunt Mags on a sprawling estate full of interesting, colorful new neighbors. And for the first time, trying to fit in doesnt feel right anymore. Even Sparrows shadow has stopped following the rules.

As Shadow nudges Sparrow to try all the scary, exciting things Mom has always forbidden, Sparrow begins to realize something life-changing: They dont feel like a girl. Or a boy. And while this discovery is exciting, now Sparrow must decide whether to tell everyonetheir new family and friends, not-so-secret crush, and, most importantly, their momthe truth, especially if it means things change forever.