This was definitely one of the YA novels that the family played roles that helped develop the main characters. It gave us back round knowledge of instances that shaped the family dynamic, that played such a crucial role in the story. I thought the flashbacks were also a smart rhetorical choice. As much as Regen helps Liam develop into her true self as Luna, I find that Luna helps Regen develop into herself as well. We see character growth and development in both Regen and Luna/Liam. Through her memories of growing up with Liam/Luna she realizes how her brother/sister has idolized her his/her entire life.
I thought it gave us insight not only to how Luna/Liam felt, since Regen was told everything by her/him, and Regen was so perceptive of her brother/sister, but it also gave us insight to how having a Transgender family member effects the entire family.
I just kept thinking how rhetorically brilliant it was for Julie Anne Peters to chose to tell the story from Luna/Liams sister’s perspective.
My first thoughts while reading Luna was how different this text would have been if it was told from any other person’s perspective.
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