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Re-reading a book I heralded as an absolute favourite was an eye-opener. Very indicative of the 2000's queer lit and the pure abysmal representation, Hero is filled with internalized homophobia (that never gets checked or developed), slut-shaming, rampant homophobia from a major character that is later dismissed because she has a disability and they felt sorry for her (????), and not to mention a very toxic relationship with the father figure.

And okay, this would be fine in a novel if there was any progress or character development but there was none of that! Even the plot was lacking in detail and was wrapped up super quickly! Honestly, iIf the whole book could've been like the last 30 pages, then it would've been awesome. Alas, it was not.

Sometimes it's best not to re-read your heroes. :P