Scan barcode
A review by pucksandpaperbacks
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content warnings pulled from the author's website. [https://tjalexander.com/#warnings3]
CW: Mentions of anti-trans legislation and growing anti-trans sentiment in Florida law; main character is a recovering alcoholic, sober/in recovery, doe not relapse; mention of parent death in a car accident a few years prior to the events of the book; Mentions of anti-Asian racism & stereotyping in the gay community and society more broadly, as well as allusions to institutional anti-Black racism in the public school system and politics; a divorced couple who are amicable but develop a child custody issue; non-penetrative sex between a trans man and a cis man
CW: Mentions of anti-trans legislation and growing anti-trans sentiment in Florida law; main character is a recovering alcoholic, sober/in recovery, doe not relapse; mention of parent death in a car accident a few years prior to the events of the book; Mentions of anti-Asian racism & stereotyping in the gay community and society more broadly, as well as allusions to institutional anti-Black racism in the public school system and politics; a divorced couple who are amicable but develop a child custody issue; non-penetrative sex between a trans man and a cis man
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Transphobia, and Alcohol