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bookish_jena's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
longlost's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
this book portrays such an appreciation of fandom and i love that for it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
This book made my little nerdy anxiety-ridden queer heart so happy! Absolutely adorable. This takes place at a convention and I love that! It is absolutely adorable how geeky these characters are! I also LOVE the two love stories in this! Absolutely, with all my heart, I ship them both so hard! So cute. I think this book did an excellent job with its anxiety rep and I totally feel for Tay! She is such an amazing character! I also loved all the character growth that Charlie went through! Great book, highly recommend for a quick light read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Ableism, and Toxic relationship
drizzlybear's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
dhwani's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Body shaming
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Fatphobia
Minor: Vomit
kadtide's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Gleefully unapologetic in it's geekery- the two POV characters are lovingly realistic and relatable each in their own unique ways, and their friendship with each other and the third non-POV main character is wonderfully wholesome.
Despite the setting (a major fan convention) and the premise for the protagonists (one is recently famous and recovering from a very public breakup, the other is a fat autistic girl who struggles with social interaction) both being very easy targets for shame and mockery, I felt like I could trust the author from the start not to do anything hurtful.
While both girls do struggle with various issues throughout the book, it is never done in a way that is even remotely mocking- in fact, their struggles are acknowledged and validated by the people around them, given the understanding they deserve. It feels honest and loving, and open to the wide variety of human experience.
Despite the setting (a major fan convention) and the premise for the protagonists (one is recently famous and recovering from a very public breakup, the other is a fat autistic girl who struggles with social interaction) both being very easy targets for shame and mockery, I felt like I could trust the author from the start not to do anything hurtful.
While both girls do struggle with various issues throughout the book, it is never done in a way that is even remotely mocking- in fact, their struggles are acknowledged and validated by the people around them, given the understanding they deserve. It feels honest and loving, and open to the wide variety of human experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship
A few panic attacks are shown in detail. The toxic relationships are both in the past. One is only described by the person who was in it, the other has ended but both parties are made to interact within the book. There are brief separate mentions of specific incidents regarding biphobia and fatphobia perpetrated by antagonists that the narrative condemns.mollymahli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this book in a single day, which is something I haven’t done in a long time. It was feel-good and fluffy, but it also touched on some difficult themes. And the inclusivity. Wow. Sometimes it feels like writers sit down with their bingo cards of diversity and try to mark off every category even if it doesn’t make sense, but this book did not feel like that at all. All the representation felt natural, like the beautiful diversity of the real world. The description of an individual with autism-spectrum disorder navigating new places, new types of relationships, and new situations with the help of friends was particularly just so stinking good. And all the geek culture! Gah. Love it. I don’t usually dig YA, but this was a wonderfully surprising exception.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Biphobia and Toxic relationship
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