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cammyrjones's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
lilyelfgreen's review against another edition
5.0
Mnohem lepší než první díl! A co je fakt super, je, že se to dá číst jako samostatná kniha, bez znalosti předchozího dílu, takže opravdu doporučuji si přečíst alespoň tuto knihu.
Co od ní dostanete? Parádní LGBTQIA+ diverzitu (najdete tam snad skoro všechno!) a aktivismus za volný přístup k lgbtq+ knihám ve školní knihovně. Je to také první YA kniha, ve které jsem se setkala se syndromem vyhoření.
Co od ní dostanete? Parádní LGBTQIA+ diverzitu (najdete tam snad skoro všechno!) a aktivismus za volný přístup k lgbtq+ knihám ve školní knihovně. Je to také první YA kniha, ve které jsem se setkala se syndromem vyhoření.
zozoheartsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this is book so so much!!! I love the written perspective of Olivias burn out experience and I ADORE that they include different sexuality’s instead of the “normal”!!!! Recommend to ANYONE
fire_spitting_duck's review against another edition
4.0
3.5*
The messages in this book are just so important! The characters are differenet and lovable! It's a really fun and heartwarming read
The messages in this book are just so important! The characters are differenet and lovable! It's a really fun and heartwarming read
ashortbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
TW: homophobia, anxiety, burnout, transphobia
I really loved being able to rejoin the Paper & Hearts society and particularly that this time, we got Olivia’s viewpoint (possibly my favourite character). She’s incredibly relatable, as she deals with exam stress, activism and burnout. Powrie discuses the high and lows of trying to bring about change and the strain it can place on an individual, especially the toll it can take on mental health. Change can only be effective if you’re in the right place to be able to continue the fight.
The general sense of acceptance, support and love in both the Paper & Hearts society and the Read With Pride gang is just so lovely to read and consider the positive impact this book could have on young teenagers struggling to find a group where they can truly be themselves. Powrie really celebrates the sheer joy of seeing yourself in a book and how devastating the impact of censorship can be. LGBT+ representation is vital and it is our place as readers to shout about it and all other forms of diverse representation in the media we consume.
I just always know that with these books, the characters will feel like real teenagers, right down to the tiny details Powrie inserts. It’s in the titles of books chosen, the dialogue that will bring a smile to your face and the way you find yourself transported back to high school instantly. To me, it shows the careful, considerate writing that never patronises its audience, weaving an enjoyable plot and expansion of side characters. There’s always more going on with people than you may initially realise, as Powrie shows throughout the story.
Read With Pride is a loud and proud call for love and support that I think will be hugely beneficial for so many readers.
I really loved being able to rejoin the Paper & Hearts society and particularly that this time, we got Olivia’s viewpoint (possibly my favourite character). She’s incredibly relatable, as she deals with exam stress, activism and burnout. Powrie discuses the high and lows of trying to bring about change and the strain it can place on an individual, especially the toll it can take on mental health. Change can only be effective if you’re in the right place to be able to continue the fight.
The general sense of acceptance, support and love in both the Paper & Hearts society and the Read With Pride gang is just so lovely to read and consider the positive impact this book could have on young teenagers struggling to find a group where they can truly be themselves. Powrie really celebrates the sheer joy of seeing yourself in a book and how devastating the impact of censorship can be. LGBT+ representation is vital and it is our place as readers to shout about it and all other forms of diverse representation in the media we consume.
I just always know that with these books, the characters will feel like real teenagers, right down to the tiny details Powrie inserts. It’s in the titles of books chosen, the dialogue that will bring a smile to your face and the way you find yourself transported back to high school instantly. To me, it shows the careful, considerate writing that never patronises its audience, weaving an enjoyable plot and expansion of side characters. There’s always more going on with people than you may initially realise, as Powrie shows throughout the story.
Read With Pride is a loud and proud call for love and support that I think will be hugely beneficial for so many readers.
lucyptgw's review against another edition
5.0
My sapphic bookish heart is thriving after reading this!! It’s not everyday a book makes you cry but here we are
apollinewsr's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
booksnest's review against another edition
5.0
Read with Pride is the sequel to The Paper & Hearts Society, but following Olivia rather than Tabby from the first book. This series is about a group of teens who love books and so have formed their own bookclub, the Paper & Hearts Society. One thing I would say about the characters in these books is they actually act their age, you believe they are 16-18 because they are written so well and like real people.
The highlight of this book for me was how inclusive of LGBTQIA+ characters it is. The campaign Read with Pride is started as a retaliation against the school library needing a permission slip to withdraw any books featuring LGBTQIA+ themes. Olivia and her new friends band together to try and stand up against their school in their own protest. We meet so many characters that are both discovering and are confident in their sexuality.
I think this book could really be a lifeline for teens in school struggling to understand their own sexuality. I know it's just a book, but the solidarity shown in it and community can't help but make you feel a little less alone in your own thoughts and feelings. I love that Lucy's books always centre around some greater cause and she brings attention to her passions in her writing so well.
Olivia is taking on a lot of work in this important year of school and we see the pressures getting to her. I think this really reflects well on what it is like to be a teen at this stage in school life. Lucy Powrie captures the stress and over-whelming feeling of anxiety and pressure that comes with this stage in education. She made me feel like I was right back in school with her descriptions of Olivia's feelings. She's so relatable which makes her a great main character to read about.
Read with Pride is a story of friendship, of the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights and also about fighting for what is right. Olivia is passionate about so many things and wants to fight for so much and do so much good. She's a ray of sunshine and I love reading about her adventures in this book.
The highlight of this book for me was how inclusive of LGBTQIA+ characters it is. The campaign Read with Pride is started as a retaliation against the school library needing a permission slip to withdraw any books featuring LGBTQIA+ themes. Olivia and her new friends band together to try and stand up against their school in their own protest. We meet so many characters that are both discovering and are confident in their sexuality.
I think this book could really be a lifeline for teens in school struggling to understand their own sexuality. I know it's just a book, but the solidarity shown in it and community can't help but make you feel a little less alone in your own thoughts and feelings. I love that Lucy's books always centre around some greater cause and she brings attention to her passions in her writing so well.
Olivia is taking on a lot of work in this important year of school and we see the pressures getting to her. I think this really reflects well on what it is like to be a teen at this stage in school life. Lucy Powrie captures the stress and over-whelming feeling of anxiety and pressure that comes with this stage in education. She made me feel like I was right back in school with her descriptions of Olivia's feelings. She's so relatable which makes her a great main character to read about.
Read with Pride is a story of friendship, of the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights and also about fighting for what is right. Olivia is passionate about so many things and wants to fight for so much and do so much good. She's a ray of sunshine and I love reading about her adventures in this book.
emilypringlefan12'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? It's complicated
5.0
bookswithzo's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this is book so so much!!! I love the written perspective of Olivias burn out experience and I ADORE that they include different sexuality’s instead of the “normal”!!!! Recommend to ANYONE