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jen_nej's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
This book was such a mixed bag for me! I started out expecting to love it, it’s beautifully written and I truly felt there was no way I’d be let down but the pacing felt a bit off through the middle. I found myself reading just to get through the chapter. It was nice to see some neurodivergent representation and to have characters who loved and supported the protagonist without question. I was just hoping for more and I didn’t realize I was disappointed until the very end. Also, I’m not loving this literary fiction trend of no quotes around dialog. Give me quotes please, I begggggggg 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Alcoholism
Moderate: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Sexism
odyssia's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very readable, engaging plot.
Teachers will be shocked at the lack of professionalism shown by the two teacher 'heroes' of the story. I expect to see more whistleblowing, less swearing and putting reputations at risk.
Teachers will be shocked at the lack of professionalism shown by the two teacher 'heroes' of the story. I expect to see more whistleblowing, less swearing and putting reputations at risk.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Xenophobia, Physical abuse, and Sexism
reads_eats_explores's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Classism, Addiction, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Death of parent, Mental illness, Medical content, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Cursing, Death, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
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