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gigilovescats's review against another edition
5.0
Changed my review to five stars, as this book has stuck with my heart and soul since the turn of the last page to the little header entitled “Acknowledgements”
emldavis001's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It was so much better than I thought it would be. It was a truly amazing story.
xiati's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alliebowen's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. It was so hard to put down. I love Maeve and being inside her head considering her extreme anxiety. Salix is perfect for her and everything she needs to ground her. This book has everything. Love, family, and death. There's not much more you can ask for. I cannot wait to have my students read this book!
beethebooknerd's review against another edition
Page 100 - I’m not interested in Maeve as a MC. I’m not interested in the jumble of racing thoughts on death. This book is making my own anxiety skyrocket. Also, the parents denying her medication when it’s abundantly clear she needs them should’ve been the actual stopping point.
littleyarngoblin's review against another edition
1.0
*I received a copy of 10 Things I Can See From Here in a Goodreads Giveaway. This doesn't affect my review at all*
There was so much I wanted to like about this book. The premise seemed so interesting, and Maeve sounded like a really cool character. But 10 Things disappointed me. The plot didn't really stand out, and some characters could have been more developed. Carrie Mac's writing was pretty, but I had some major concerns with this book.
Firstly, that Mrs. Patel deserved more. There wasn't much depth to her, or her relationship with Maeve, and.
Secondly, there's some blatantly biphobic statements Maeve makes. I hope this is fixed by final print, given that this is an ARC. "Being queer was about not being into boys" and "but one girl crush in college didn't make her gay" (pg. 144 of ARC) were sickening to read.
Ruthie, a friend of Maeve's, wasn't depicted well either. Aside from being used as a plot device she was given little in terms of character growth and there's a bit of fat shaming from Maeve, even though Ruthie is supposed to be/was her best friend. Maeve describes her as a "gigantic ogre" (p. 238 of ARC) and that didn't sit well with me.
This next bit is a little spoiler-y, and I go into more details in the part labeled spoiler. But there was a scene with a lot of homophobia that was a slap in the face to read.
I really liked Claire, Maeve's stepmom, a lot. It was obvious she cares for her children and just wants to do the most she can for Maeve, even if it doesn't always work out the way she intended. Even so, I wanted more from this book.
1/5 stars
There was so much I wanted to like about this book. The premise seemed so interesting, and Maeve sounded like a really cool character. But 10 Things disappointed me. The plot didn't really stand out, and some characters could have been more developed. Carrie Mac's writing was pretty, but I had some major concerns with this book.
Firstly, that Mrs. Patel deserved more. There wasn't much depth to her, or her relationship with Maeve, and
Spoiler
her death didn't serve the plot much eitherSecondly, there's some blatantly biphobic statements Maeve makes. I hope this is fixed by final print, given that this is an ARC. "Being queer was about not being into boys" and "but one girl crush in college didn't make her gay" (pg. 144 of ARC) were sickening to read.
Spoiler
Claire, Maeve's stepmom, says, "I suppose I'm technically bisexual, if you want to label me." and at first glance, it sounds like a common bi stereotype, that bisexual people don't like labels.Ruthie, a friend of Maeve's, wasn't depicted well either. Aside from being used as a plot device
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via sexually assaulting Maeve in her basement because she was jealous of Maeve's relationship with JessicaThis next bit is a little spoiler-y, and I go into more details in the part labeled spoiler. But there was a scene with a lot of homophobia that was a slap in the face to read.
Spoiler
Maeve and Salix were on a date and some boys shouted some incredibly homophobic language, calling them dykes, lesbo bitches, etc. It was very jarring to read, especially if you were expecting this book mainly to focus on Maeve and her anxiety.I really liked Claire, Maeve's stepmom, a lot. It was obvious she cares for her children and just wants to do the most she can for Maeve, even if it doesn't always work out the way she intended. Even so, I wanted more from this book.
1/5 stars
deborahaalex's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0