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jessica66_'s review against another edition
3.0
This book was good, I just wish there was more drama in it because after about 200 pages I was bored.
sheimoon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
3.25
literarysloth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
sammy9869's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
katielong84's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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? No
4.5
z_brarian's review
5.0
This is one of the best books I’ve read this year. It made me cry, it made me laugh, it made me angry and then put a smile on my face. A story of a young man coming to terms with learning that it’s OK to be yourself regardless of what others think. That friends are your true family and that sometimes you have to let go of your “real“ family. That there are people that will stand by you no matter what.
notinjersey's review
4.0
This book was a perfect read for Pride month. It is an Own Voices Queer and Lantinx story about a boy finding himself during his senior year of high school. It starts with a note from the author, which I will quote from here, as it is important to know going in – “topics are going to arise that I want you to be prepared for, such as physical abuse and how that affects mental health, launguage used in a homophobic manner, and forced outing.”
After Jules accidentally outs himself on Twitter, he has to deal with reactions from his friends and family members. Luckily, they are mostly positive. However, his father is very homophobic and not at all happy about Jules being gay. Jules is lucky that he has his older sister to take him in and a wonderful group of friends to support him. He also has Mat, a Vietnamese teen living in L.A., who he connects with over Twitter, to help him navigate being out, although he is too far away. Their relationship is pretty instalove, but sweet and lovely as they navigate the distance leading towards Jules’s decisions about his future.
After Jules accidentally outs himself on Twitter, he has to deal with reactions from his friends and family members. Luckily, they are mostly positive. However, his father is very homophobic and not at all happy about Jules being gay. Jules is lucky that he has his older sister to take him in and a wonderful group of friends to support him. He also has Mat, a Vietnamese teen living in L.A., who he connects with over Twitter, to help him navigate being out, although he is too far away. Their relationship is pretty instalove, but sweet and lovely as they navigate the distance leading towards Jules’s decisions about his future.
read_withzo's review
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I wish there were books like when I was younger. Julián (Jules) was inside the closet and then came out. I hate that his dad kicked him out because of Jules being gay. I am so happy that Jules older sister Xo was there for him. I love Jules friends ground so much. I love how supportive they were and how they were always there for him. I also loved Jules and Mat relationship. Jules and Mat were in a long distance relationship until the very end of the book.
Favorite Quote:
“You’re my moonlight, Julián Luna. A brightness in the dark. I knew if I kept trying, one day I’d reach out and you’d be there. You’d be here.”
“Then you’re my sunshine, Mặt Trời Pham. Since the day I met you, when I would wake up feeling scared, anxious, or alone, you’ve been my warmth and clarity. I’m lucky you found me.” “I’m lucky you finally allowed yourself to be seen.”
“You’re my Moonlight, Jules Luna. Always.”
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I wish there were books like when I was younger. Julián (Jules) was inside the closet and then came out. I hate that his dad kicked him out because of Jules being gay. I am so happy that Jules older sister Xo was there for him. I love Jules friends ground so much. I love how supportive they were and how they were always there for him. I also loved Jules and Mat relationship. Jules and Mat were in a long distance relationship until the very end of the book.
Favorite Quote:
“You’re my moonlight, Julián Luna. A brightness in the dark. I knew if I kept trying, one day I’d reach out and you’d be there. You’d be here.”
“Then you’re my sunshine, Mặt Trời Pham. Since the day I met you, when I would wake up feeling scared, anxious, or alone, you’ve been my warmth and clarity. I’m lucky you found me.” “I’m lucky you finally allowed yourself to be seen.”
“You’re my Moonlight, Jules Luna. Always.”
the_argumentative_bong's review
5.0
4.5⭐ (rounded off)
Endearing, poignant, heartwarming and immensely hopeful story of a teen who finds strength in his friends, family...and in himself.
Endearing, poignant, heartwarming and immensely hopeful story of a teen who finds strength in his friends, family...and in himself.