Eligible

I thought the book was clever, human, romantic and funny; I didn't love the treatment of Ham's transgender reveal - even if some of the characters would have reacted negatively, the language and reactions made me uncomfortable, showing people in a negative light at the expense of a whole group. I liked how it turned around in the end, ultimately feeling pretty inclusive. Ultimately I was amazed by how inventive and authentic the new story felt, given how deeply familiar I am with the original.