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thepetitepunk's review against another edition
5.0
Somehow this was even better than the first book! If you want to know what I like to see in books, this checks every box. Beautifully written, although of course tough, conversations on sexuality, friendship, depression, relationships, boundaries, toxic masculinity, family...everything. So wonderfully done. Would love to see more from this author in the future!
shiqingxuan34's review against another edition
2.0
This was honestly just disappointing compared to the first book.
It felt kind of unnecessary and a bit disjointed.
Maybe I don't remember it well enough but the vibe just felt completely different from the first, and there was little impact reading it. I didn't get invested, and the new characters weren't really developed enough for me to care about them.
I wish I enjoyed it more ):
It felt kind of unnecessary and a bit disjointed.
Maybe I don't remember it well enough but the vibe just felt completely different from the first, and there was little impact reading it. I didn't get invested, and the new characters weren't really developed enough for me to care about them.
I wish I enjoyed it more ):
nickscoby's review against another edition
4.0
Adib has done it again! This is one of those books where I wanted to stay up all night reading but then get mad at myself for reading it so fast, so I ended up frustrated and happy all at once. This book has so many relatable contemporary themes that manage to come across quite effectively. (Trust me: with less gifted writers, it would feel like box checking) But here: we get to see the complete world that Darius lives in and it is complex and nuanced, including a trans grandparent, adolescent and adult depression, financial strain, boyfriends who want more from you sexually than you are ready for. In other words, Darius lives in the 21st century. And I don't know how the author does it, but somehow I ended up rooting against the Perfect Boyfriend in favor of a flawed character. It is quite a love triangle that does not have a Hollywood ending.
mancthulhu's review against another edition
4.25
really great sequel to a brilliant and sweet story!
mere's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
green_ghost's review against another edition
5.0
I knew as soon as I started reading this I was not going to be able to put it down!!!
More coherent thoughts and a full review will be posted eventually <3
More coherent thoughts and a full review will be posted eventually <3
juanitad15's review against another edition
This sequel brought Darius back as a new person, completely turned around from his trip to Iran. We got to see some of the themes brought up in the first book in action. I think this book did what very few do, it really added to the story and felt like it was necessary to get the full picture of Darius.
jenninevelyn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
reefsharkie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75