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decklededgess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is the most quintessential mid 2010s book ever. I relived high school through this (sans the LA vibes). I loved the slow burn and I loved the friendships. I also loved how the main character was technically a supporting character in Ava’s main character life story. This really felt like what most books with “quiet and quirky girls” aspire to because it’s a slow dawning that she’s not actually the lead in her own book. Really well written. Overall I was a bit bored but the merit of this book is undeniable.
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction
valpyre's review against another edition
- 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
4.5 stars
This was a super enjoyable listen -- LaCour really hit a balance in their writing that I find hard to express, but absolutely love. I appreciated the detail that was given to Emi's role in production design -- I found it really interesting! Definitely also loved the slow-burn of Emi and Ava's relationship, as it was obvious both of them had stuff to work through, so I'm really glad half the book wasn't made up of misunderstandings/miscommunication.
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
karis_1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Toxic relationship
Minor: Religious bigotry
daydreamermoonwalker's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
mxfahrenheit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
riella_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Homophobia