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Ana on the Edge
- Narrated by: Sagan Chen
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World: a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world.
Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success.
Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.
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Critic reviews
"Ana on the Edge is a poignant exploration of the importance of being seen for who you are. Ana will glide into your heart and open your mind to the richness of the full gender spectrum." (Ami Polonsky, award-winning author of Gracefully Grayson and Spin with Me)
"Sass masterfully balances Ana's passion for competitive figure skating with her journey to coming out...sensitive and realistic." (Booklist, starred review)
"Heartfelt, nuanced and engaging, Ana on the Edge is both an insider's look at the world of competitive figure skating and a sensitive exploration of the protagonist's nonbinary identity. Highly recommended." (Barbara Dee, award-winning author of Maybe He Just Likes You and My Life in the Fish Tank)
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-04-21
Finished in a day
Very much worth the read/listen imo. The figure skating bits are very detailed, the mc's background and culture is a constant part of her characterization, and the rest of the cast is nice and diverse. The ending is happy and hopeful, while also acknowledging that Ana figuring out her identity is an ongoing process and she's not sure yet where she's going to end up on the gender Venn diagram. The performance was expressive and really brought the story to life.
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