Reviews

If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So

ashleighh21_'s review

2.0

I can honestly see myself coming back to this at some point but I'm very much a mood reader and I was really trying to force myself to read this. the writing style isn't for me I don't think but I do want to come back to it at some point

readingqueerly's review

lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.5

This was pretty fun, though I think my expectations were very different when people kept comparing this to heart stopper. It was cute and definitely a feel good queer story. But to me it missed a little spark, a little pining, some more agonising and such. There were moments there but since there are two girls here I felt like the balance was off. I feel like there was a big flip at so e point and that was that. 
As I said I think my expectations for what this book was going to be like we're just not at all up to par with what the book actually was about. 
It was cute, it was fun, but i think my experience and what I got out of heartstopper was completely different than most people's it seems. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Emotional abuse

showyrslf's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• 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

5.0

if you're queer, out or not, read it. this book... elsie, joan, ritika, felix, ada and uncle kevin, they all felt like a big warm hug through 409 pages. 🫶🏻🥹

jeodal's review against another edition

not in the mood lawl

andrealianne's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

i loved these characters and all the premises within the story— online and irl friendships and crushes, queer coming of age, fandom and a comic book shop, grandmother relationship, a hunt for a long lost elder, lots of amazing food… 
there was a lot going on but that did feel so true to life. some of the dialogue felt unnecessary or forced, but goddamn was this book the SWEETEST THING.  

laurenhovde's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book but ultimately didn’t feel the LOVE I know I can have for a book like this.

My favorite character relationships were between Elsie and Po Po. The complicated nature of familial relationships across generations and different experiences of culture felt extremely raw.

However, the romantic plots of the book left me wanting something more. There were almost too many and I felt like my head was spinning between the characters.

fjalar's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

somftlesbian's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

such a cute read!! deffo would be suited for younger audiences as it is a YA novel! i wish i had this kind of literature growing up with queer asian girls, but i still enjoyed it despite being older now :)))

nellyhssfld's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted

• 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

georgia_jaycee's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0