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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
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:
Complicated
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
slow-paced
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was worried going into this book that I wouldn’t find it funny, you know, high expectations. But, man did it make me laugh. In some ways I found myself relating to Isabel (not the comedy part, I’m not that witty) and that was sort of comforting to read. Lots of good points on issues that permeate our society today was brought up but not in the way that it sounded like it was progressive for the sake of being progressive. The diversity of the cast felt natural, like it existed and accepted as a fact, and we moved on. Overall, it was a hilarious, fun and “omg-i-can’t-put-this-down” read.
funny
lighthearted
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
katie henry did it again!
i have read all of her books till date and they keep getting better.
this was the perfect version of teenager breaking out of their shell book.
plus there is some discussion of the stand up comedy industry (scene?), where there are very few spots and aceeptance of women, poeple of colour etc.
not only did i like the main character, the side characters sometimes outshined her.
the family dynamics felt real and authentic.
there is depiction of an abusive romantic relationship and that was handled well.
all in all perfect book.
i have read all of her books till date and they keep getting better.
this was the perfect version of teenager breaking out of their shell book.
plus there is some discussion of the stand up comedy industry (scene?), where there are very few spots and aceeptance of women, poeple of colour etc.
not only did i like the main character, the side characters sometimes outshined her.
the family dynamics felt real and authentic.
there is depiction of an abusive romantic relationship and that was handled well.
all in all perfect book.
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Solid 3.5 stars! I love watching stand-up, so it was fun to have a book centered around it. I also really enjoyed the character development - certain parts had me cheering!