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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
zly 4 eva <3
For those of you who are W alums from, like, 2005 on, this is a terrific, break in emergency trip to the mother ship when you can’t actually get there. (Bonus points for not sugar-coating everything and Zhao absolutely nails some particularly astute observations.) Nostalgia aside, this is a super-engaging, fun book centered on aroace folks and challenging the typical framing of “love”. It fits nicely alongside Becky Albertelli books and Who
Kissed Shara Wheeler. I am curious about the pop culture list generated by the Diana’s (to read more aro/ace voices) and will have to see if Zhao did us all a solid by posting it to IG.
More bonus points for the She-ra reference. <3
For those of you who are W alums from, like, 2005 on, this is a terrific, break in emergency trip to the mother ship when you can’t actually get there. (Bonus points for not sugar-coating everything and Zhao absolutely nails some particularly astute observations.) Nostalgia aside, this is a super-engaging, fun book centered on aroace folks and challenging the typical framing of “love”. It fits nicely alongside Becky Albertelli books and Who
Kissed Shara Wheeler. I am curious about the pop culture list generated by the Diana’s (to read more aro/ace voices) and will have to see if Zhao did us all a solid by posting it to IG.
More bonus points for the She-ra reference. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
Cute book on friendship! How much love you can feel as an ace individual even without the romantic nuances. It's refreshing not to read a book focused on romance. Jo and Sophie have fun banter. Overall it was a wholesome quick read that made me feel good about my friends!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Acephobia/Arophobia
This was soooo gooood. Even had to cry a little at the end and that never happens!!
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the bulk of this story- the characters and setting were all very endearing. As an a-spec person myself, it’s always great to get more representation. My main issue was with the plot, which really fell apart after the obligatory-and-way-over-blown third act “breakup”. I checked out at that point and was ready for things to wrap up. Also every time the author wanted us to know a line was funny she’d say “this character laughed”. Thing is, the line wasn’t funny, and that saying got repetitive real soon. Overall, though, I had a good time.
lighthearted
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:
No
As much as i was excited to read it, i just couldn't get myself to like any of the characters?? Not sure if it's just bc i don't vibe with them or what, but i feel like in books like this with "easier" plot, it rides even more on the characters so i just figured there's no reason to force myself through it if i'd rather read something else :')
I'm sure there'll be people able to connect more with them or people seeing aromantic explained for the first time that will enjoy it, but sadly that wasn't enough for me.
I'm sure there'll be people able to connect more with them or people seeing aromantic explained for the first time that will enjoy it, but sadly that wasn't enough for me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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:
Complicated
Diversity: POC SCs and BCs, BIPOC MC , SC, BC , mentions of trans and non binary rep , prominent mentions of immigrants/being from first generation family as well and second gen
Queerness- Asexuality, aromatic, demisexuality , sapphics, gay
Associated Song : Solo by carly rey jepsen
This was such a wholesome book to read about asexuality and aromantisim from the view point of two mcs who identified as such
As a ace and possiblely aromantic person myself I related heavily to what was being said in this book and felt so seen
I will be reading anu books in the future by this author 🫶
Queerness- Asexuality, aromatic, demisexuality , sapphics, gay
Associated Song : Solo by carly rey jepsen
This was such a wholesome book to read about asexuality and aromantisim from the view point of two mcs who identified as such
As a ace and possiblely aromantic person myself I related heavily to what was being said in this book and felt so seen
I will be reading anu books in the future by this author 🫶