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pey333's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Homophobia
Moderate: Cursing, Outing, Bullying, and Biphobia
Minor: Car accident and Self harm
miloblue's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
OK, ngl, I was pretty hesitant to give this book a go. I’m pretty fed up with overachievers in queer YA fiction, and thought that Madison was going to annoy the crap out of me. Her devotion to The Plan and being super-duper organized did grate, to be sure, but it was incorporated well into the story, and I kinda let it pass in what was truly a pretty engaging novel.
Without spoiling anything, the ending has a bit of a fade out and some intense shit is not wholely resolved into a 100% HEA, but I understand why the author chose that route and it worked fine.
Without spoiling anything, the ending has a bit of a fade out and some intense shit is not wholely resolved into a 100% HEA, but I understand why the author chose that route and it worked fine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
hadto_wehadto's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Self harm, Outing, and Bullying
potatoaficionado's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
I really liked this one!! A solid story, with a bonus appearance of professional women's hockey. I never thought I'd read a book based on someone really into being a campaign manager but it worked!
I also enjoyed Madison constantly noting small parts of driving, like Victoria glancing at her mirrors or herself checking her blind spot. I felt like it reinforced Madison's fear of driving and also gave some of the moments in cars time to breathe.
When I stopped to think about the timing (as the reader is reminded how many - or how few - days it has been at the start of each chapter) the relationship seemed to be happening pretty quickly. But the story didn't feel rushed.
I also appreciated the solidarity between all the girls in the book. While they didn't always get along, they stood together and showed up for each other when it mattered. Easily my favorite YA book I've read this year!
I also enjoyed Madison constantly noting small parts of driving, like Victoria glancing at her mirrors or herself checking her blind spot. I felt like it reinforced Madison's fear of driving and also gave some of the moments in cars time to breathe.
When I stopped to think about the timing (as the reader is reminded how many - or how few - days it has been at the start of each chapter) the relationship seemed to be happening pretty quickly. But the story didn't feel rushed.
I also appreciated the solidarity between all the girls in the book. While they didn't always get along, they stood together and showed up for each other when it mattered. Easily my favorite YA book I've read this year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Outing and Sexual assault
Minor: Car accident
caseythereader's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
Thanks to Macmillan for the free copy of this book.
- SOMETHING LIKE POSSIBLE is essentially "what if Leslie Knope was a bi teenager?" and I loved every moment of it.
- Madison's drive makes her at times a frustrating character, but I understood her and cheered for her throughout it all. Plus, Moreland is so good at writing complicated teenage emotions and delicate coming outs.
- This book takes a hard turn at the end into some heavy subject matter. I know it's sometimes annoying to call a book "important," but I think this is for young girls. It's something that's not often explored with nuance at this age level, and I'm glad for it.
- SOMETHING LIKE POSSIBLE is essentially "what if Leslie Knope was a bi teenager?" and I loved every moment of it.
- Madison's drive makes her at times a frustrating character, but I understood her and cheered for her throughout it all. Plus, Moreland is so good at writing complicated teenage emotions and delicate coming outs.
- This book takes a hard turn at the end into some heavy subject matter. I know it's sometimes annoying to call a book "important," but I think this is for young girls. It's something that's not often explored with nuance at this age level, and I'm glad for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Car accident, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Self harm and Cursing
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