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glorytowers05's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Transphobia, Biphobia, Murder, Death of parent, Self harm, and Outing
elliizzzabeth's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Alice Oseman triumphs again! This was such a good look in to celebrity and fan culture from both perspectives. A love letter to fandom but also painfully aware of its limitations and toxicity as well. I love the way this book is so open ended. It's not a love story or 'how I became best friends with my idols' which are traps it could have so easily fallen into but expertly avoids. Its the story of two very different people's lives crossing for a brief moment in time and what they both learn from each other. I also loved the exploration of religion and faith from these two perspectives but without ever becoming preachy or focusing on hard doctrine. I also loved the diversity! Our protagonsts are a trans man and a Muslim woman but the story is about them as people rather than focusing on their identities.
My one drawback is that obviously the fandom is focused around band and so there are lots of discussions of shipping real people and rpf which I find a little uncomfortable. But the book explores that phenomenon and how it affects the real people involved so its not like it condones it or anything but it's definitely mentioned a lot.
Overall, such an incredible book. 10/10
My one drawback is that obviously the fandom is focused around band and so there are lots of discussions of shipping real people and rpf which I find a little uncomfortable. But the book explores that phenomenon and how it affects the real people involved so its not like it condones it or anything but it's definitely mentioned a lot.
Overall, such an incredible book. 10/10
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping, Murder, Medical content, Drug use, Outing, Transphobia, and Self harm
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