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anjh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
something about Alice Oseman’s writing omg. it’s so good and poetic and makes you wanting more and it’s so easy to read.
i really liked this book, i think it had a good element of mystery while also representing the chaos and disorganisation of teenage relationships, high school and choices around future and expectations.
also had good anxiety rep and was interesting to see what happens behind closed doors in a household (fuck Carol Last)
to be honest i couldn’t really find myself getting into or really interested in the whole universe city stuff but the book was still good.
would recommend to any Alice Oseman fans who haven’t yet read it or anyone who is into YA fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Torture
leonie01's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
pblack17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
a_fucking_turtleduck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Stalking, Grief, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
alexisaflop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.5
I loved the mystery of February throughout this book and I am so happy the ending is the ending it is. Frances is such a relatable character and the way Aled (and his family's) story is revealed is really well timed.
The char cter development throughout the story is the hero of this book and I have a distinct feeling of pride for most the main characters for making the decisions they make towards the end of the book
You could certainly see things as they were coming but instead of making the story feel flat they made it feel tense and a real page turner.
I am now extremely attached to all the characters (apart from one boo you know who you are) and want to see them again.
The char cter development throughout the story is the hero of this book and I have a distinct feeling of pride for most the main characters for making the decisions they make towards the end of the book
You could certainly see things as they were coming but instead of making the story feel flat they made it feel tense and a real page turner.
I am now extremely attached to all the characters (apart from one boo you know who you are) and want to see them again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
fanboyriot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
🎙️ Podcast
💻 Fandom Dorks
🤝 Wholesome Friendship
Radio Silence was such an amazing read. I seriously love this book so much. The way Alice Oseman can write platonic love gets me every time, the friendship between Frances and Aled was so wholesome and meaningful.
The plot to this was a bit darker than I was expecting but it was addicting to read. I will say though the timeline near Alex’s birthday got a bit confusing to me.
The characters all had their own problems and no matter how “perfect” people thought they were it wasn’t as it seemed. The loneliness, the stress of trying to figure out their future despite top grades Frances and Aled weren’t as perfect as they appeared. This book was funny, depressing, wholesome, and, lonely somehow all at the same time. And it was absolutely lovely.
I’d also like to say how iconic Frances’ mom was, absolutely loved her and her unicorn onesie.
Release Date: 23, April 2019
POV: First Person
Rep: Bisexual (MC), Demisexual (SC), Gay (SC), Depression, Burn Out, Anxiety, University Stress, LGBTQIA+ characters, BIOPIC characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Grief, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Outing, Fire/Fire injury, and Animal death
addyson_raelynn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
I loved this book!!! The characters were so lovable to be, I got so attached to Aled and Frances’s friendship and I ordered watching their story unfold. This book talks about mental health in a careful and validating way. Alice Oseman did such a phenomenal job🫶
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
sophie42's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Confinement, Sexual content, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury
ursulazc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
From page 100 and on I couldn’t stop reading, this book is so good. It made me cry so much tho, got me right in the feels.
Loved that it was written in the tumblr era, as I was a tumblr/youtube/fandom girly I enjoyed a lot that setting.
Loved that it was written in the tumblr era, as I was a tumblr/youtube/fandom girly I enjoyed a lot that setting.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
mandiealleskan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“Do you think, sometimes, that you’re just doing things, not because you want to, but because people expect you to?” (Nick Nelson, Heartstopper)
Ja, dat is waar dit boek over gaat. Het kwam nogal binnen. Dat je sommige dingen als heel vanzelfsprekend ziet, daar je hele leven aan wijdt en dat vervolgens blijkt dat je dat misschien helemaal niet wilt?
Ik vond dit een supermooi boek en begin een milde Alice Oseman-verslaving op te lopen denk ik. De manier waarop ze het denken en doen van jonge mensen weergeeft voelt daadwerkelijk als iets waar ik mezelf in kan herkennen, i.p.v. veel boeken (en vooral series) die ik vroeger veel keek. Het is super oprecht, en wel zo oprecht dat ook moeilijke dingen langs komen in het boek. Denk aan depressie en z*lfmoord, veroorzaakt door pestgedrag. Dat maakt het boek echt, zeg ik zonder dat ik het wil romantiseren. Het zijn serieuze thema’s, en door dit soort boeken heb ik het gevoel alsof ik meer begrip heb voor mensen die hiermee dealen, en ik misschien zelf ook eerder zou zien als ik er last van heb.
Kortom: weer een heel mooi boek van Alice Oseman, vol met queerness!!🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Ja, dat is waar dit boek over gaat. Het kwam nogal binnen. Dat je sommige dingen als heel vanzelfsprekend ziet, daar je hele leven aan wijdt en dat vervolgens blijkt dat je dat misschien helemaal niet wilt?
Ik vond dit een supermooi boek en begin een milde Alice Oseman-verslaving op te lopen denk ik. De manier waarop ze het denken en doen van jonge mensen weergeeft voelt daadwerkelijk als iets waar ik mezelf in kan herkennen, i.p.v. veel boeken (en vooral series) die ik vroeger veel keek. Het is super oprecht, en wel zo oprecht dat ook moeilijke dingen langs komen in het boek. Denk aan depressie en z*lfmoord, veroorzaakt door pestgedrag. Dat maakt het boek echt, zeg ik zonder dat ik het wil romantiseren. Het zijn serieuze thema’s, en door dit soort boeken heb ik het gevoel alsof ik meer begrip heb voor mensen die hiermee dealen, en ik misschien zelf ook eerder zou zien als ik er last van heb.
Kortom: weer een heel mooi boek van Alice Oseman, vol met queerness!!🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts