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miloblue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I think, if you like the cute ensemble cast of Heartstopper then you might find affinity and enjoyment with this. And yes, the ending is happy enough. 🥰🥰
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Racism
teaskate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Death of parent
linnea1801's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Death
ladygagita's review
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
r0ry_'s review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual content
puttingwingsonwords's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
And that’s just one story-thread; Elsie is also uncovering her own family secrets, rekindling a relationship with an old friend, dealing with a past toxic relationship, and trying not to neglect her current best friend in the process. All in the summer between graduation and starting uni. Definitely a stand-out in YA queer contemporary!
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Grief
vampire_burrito's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Toxic relationship
verysillygoose's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
hue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
The writing left something to be desired. It was meh at best, and the dialogue between characters—both in person and via text messages—was clunky and strange. I don't think anyone speaks like that in real life. It sort of ruined the connections between the characters.
Often I found the story rather overwritten. The plot was predictable, a bit messy and all over the place at times. If it would've focused on a few plot lines rather than so many at the same time (that didn't seem to go anywhere) it could've been a more pleasing reading experience.
I did however like most of the side characters. I adored Ritika (who I would've loved as the main character) and Felix. I also really liked Ada and Joan, but I feel like they could've gotten more character development to be more "realistic" somehow.
The representation, and the many colors of the Queer rainbow was extremely nice! I do wish I would've like the story just a little more, but alas.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Toxic relationship
lou88's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Racism