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rachelizx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
emordnilap's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
not totally fade to black
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
aspring's review against another edition
- 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: Outing, Homophobia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
cheybrary's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
noyastan's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
caidyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
lennie_reads'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Racism, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent
valiant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
danielghurst's review against another edition
- 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
The best aspects of the book are in the strong narrative voice and authentic relationships between the teen characters. The level of detail in describing life in the Houston area and within Jules's Latinx family and friend group show obvious care and authenticity. The Los Angeles scenes ring true, as well. The story contains many heartfelt moments that hit home and nails all the feelings of reaching the end of high school. Though it's a minor spoiler to say so, I appreciate this unflinching look at a negative coming out experience and what an abusive parental relationship looks like.
It's a strong debut, and I look forward to what Jonny Garza Villa does next!
Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Homophobia
Moderate: Cursing, Outing, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Biphobia, Xenophobia, and Sexual content
xoodlebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Outing
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent and Grief