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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2/5
I found the plot to be interesting but the pacing was just too slow for me to want to pick it up more
I found the plot to be interesting but the pacing was just too slow for me to want to pick it up more
sydney_urata's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book, is something special, untouchable. It talks about finding a place in the world
mehsi's review
2.0
This was OK, I guess. I wasn't a fan of any of the characters, hated the double standard of Nic getting all the crap but not Jordan, not a fan of cheating so maybe that is why I just couldn't stand Nic, didn't care about the essays (still think it is funny though that is needed to get anywhere), I did like reading about Nic's family and what happened there, how she is still longing for her mom, for answers. I like how well she can write. I did like reading about the school and the lessons. I liked that Nic was half Chinese-half American. I liked the diversity.
The verse stuff was pretty OK, though I am still not a big fan of it (still think it looks like someone just got a story put through a shredder). But I do want to read more as I have found verse books that I love.
ALSO FUCK LOVE TRIANGLES!!!!
The verse stuff was pretty OK, though I am still not a big fan of it (still think it looks like someone just got a story put through a shredder). But I do want to read more as I have found verse books that I love.
ALSO FUCK LOVE TRIANGLES!!!!
tararhiannon's review
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
s_smiadak's review
5.0
Impressive story telling about complex characters considering how short this novel is.
amanda_carmela's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
robinsversion's review against another edition
3.0
Too much angst, not enough substantial plot, and a lackluster ending. Like Riverdale but significantly less entertaining.
bbensonn's review
2.0
It’s weird. Like the plot was kind of weak but parts of the verse totally made up for it. Like there were powerful messages that were brought up because of the weak plot points, but they were profound. The plot was bland and boring, and at one point kind of like... what the heck that’s kind of abrupt... like it didn’t flow well with the story. But the good stuff is all of her internal monologue. It was weird. And maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be. Overall I really liked the messages. Because the book is in verse I read it super fast and don’t feel like the characters really developed. But maybe that’s just me. Nic was a relatable character but not in a bad way. Overall, the themes and message of this book are what got to me.