Reviews

Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

swinans's review

sad medium-paced

3.0

cowgirlcrybaby's review

DNFing at 61% through. i really tried with this — and will preface that the representation and interesting range of queer perspectives and dilemmas can’t be ignored! i really do think this could be impactful for younger readers struggling with sexual identity….

however! read a bit too YA for my taste, i know the high school cringe and second hand embarrassment was highly intentional but this just didn’t do it for me. maybe because i was not (and will never be, sorry) a “theater kid” that some of this went over my head and overall just didn’t feel super connected to anyone, despite some crossover in very relatable identity struggles. had its moments, but simply not interested in the remaining 39%.

xenomorph's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

katieuna's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

ddmgembala's review

dark emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

joannalouise's review

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Dysphoria, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

natewolf's review

dark emotional 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

lithic's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

abicrt3's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

emk5's review

dark sad medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I'm not sure I would recommend this but if you like books similar to I want to say The Interestings(??) this would be a good one to read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying