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thenovelmaura's review
- 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
As you can see from my description, this book deals with topics that may hit close to home for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, such as being kicked out of one's home by a parent, changing one's behavior to act "straight," and persistent bullying. As a straight woman, I appreciated Couch's inclusion of these issues and how Sky learned to stand up for himself as the story progressed. There was also a powerful message that you don't owe anyone your forgiveness, even if they give you a genuine apology.
But more than that, I thought this book was incredibly joyful and heart-warming. Sky had so many amazing role models and friends who rallied around him in his time of need. Having grown up in a white rural town, I often feel the urge to paint it with broad, dismissive strokes, just as Sky thought about Rock Ledge at the beginning of the book. The Sky Blues reminded me that I made some of my best friends there, and that even the negative experiences shaped me into the person I am today. This is a wonderful coming-of-age story that conveys the importance of found family and all the good things that come when you find the courage to be true to yourself.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Bullying
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Transphobia
parental neglectpinkinthemorning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
isabel1902's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Xenophobia
sofiajearally's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Car accident and Transphobia
jude7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Death
antonique_reads's review
- 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
instalovewithbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Car accident
kaylaphaneuf'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical trauma, and Vomit
bookswithbri's review
- 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
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
erniedresser'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
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Vomit and Transphobia