Reviews tagging 'Cultural appropriation'

Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye

13 reviews

evelynyle_88's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Omg omg omg! I'm glad I decided to listen to this audiobook on Valentine's day. The story is so sweet and so heartwarming. I love the dynamics that Kai and Bryson brought. They are perfect for each other.

The idea of this story also a brilliant idea. I love the courage Kai got at the end and also love his group of friends. This book brings joy and laugh also smile to my face.

As a fan of Heartstopper (both graphic novel and series), I love this story so much and recommend for someone who's the same as me. This book certainly got its own Heartstopper vibes and moments. 

Good job, Kevin! Another 5⭐ rating because this story is perfect! Cute romance!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Outing, and Homophobia

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Car accident, Cultural appropriation, and Racism

morebedsidebooks's review

Important to note Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye has after its publication been banned in some US libraries. Because of this I decided I should share  my blog review I’ve been sitting on for way too long because of different controversy the title has been involved in. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Outing

Minor: Infidelity, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Racism

Also includes Harry potter references.

luckyonesoph's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Homophobia

Minor: Cultural appropriation and Violence

querciola's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Outing, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Cursing

Moderate: Hate crime, Biphobia, Religious bigotry, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail

lonely_tardigrade's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Hate crime, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Religious bigotry and Stalking

Minor: Racism, Cultural appropriation, Car accident, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

shelby9's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Outing, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia

pining's review

challenging hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Violence, and Outing

Minor: Cultural appropriation and Car accident

matheo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Bullying, Outing, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Blood, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Hate crime

merah's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad 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

3.5

This book reminded me of "Simon vs. the homo sapiens agenda". Especially the theatre aspects were familiar. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Hate crime

Minor: Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

ezraaa's review

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Outing

Moderate: Religious bigotry

Minor: Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Cursing