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carolined314's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-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
4.0
Young Black boy accidentally joins a Purity club in pursuit of his crush, small town politics, religion, and sex all well discussed, and it's funny.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Religious bigotry
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity
space_bandit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Not So Pure and Simple. Ultimately, I didn’t love or hate this novel. I liked Giles’ writing style and some of the themes incorporated into the story. While the characters definitely felt like teenagers and I admired the growth many of them experienced, I wasn’t attached to any of them. I appreciated the way the story ended, as it felt authentic. I don’t think there’s much else for me to say; although this wasn’t a book for me, it was a decent read and one I think will be important for and enjoyed by many actual teens.
Representation
Representation
- Black protagonist and side characters
- Black gay side character
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Body shaming
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, and Infidelity
I’m not sure “body shaming” is the right term, but it was the best fit I could find in the offered tags. What I’m trying to convey is that the book contains slut-shaming, mostly regarding teen moms.bugmanreads's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Bullying
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