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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
serenity667's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Bullying
jil_m's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Wow. Such a good book! I am speechless. Alice Oseman really is the Jane Austen of Gen Z. The characters are so diverse, so powerful and so well written, there is no way you can’t love the main characters. I especially am very fond of Raine. Always supported Frances wherever she could. I think this might be one of my new favorite books. It’s so original, modern, diverse, well written and well thought out. The only thing I would like to add is the fact that we knew a lot about the concept of university with, but we didn’t really got to know a lot about the story. We basically got thrown in the middle of a fire hoping that we’d escape ourselves. A part from that, a book that will carry my heart and tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Grief, Torture, and Toxic friendship
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