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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This book was amazing. It was such a good 'coming of age' story that I could relate to in some ways.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
I was worried about the abusive boyfriend plot line, but Henry handled and wrote it very well. It was believable and I feel as though she captured the mind of the victim in the relationship quite well. Nothing made me happier than when Isabel finally let it all out and stood up for herself to Alex. That and when she stood up for Naomi against Jack were some of my absolute favorite parts of the book.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
I was worried about the abusive boyfriend plot line, but Henry handled and wrote it very well. It was believable and I feel as though she captured the mind of the victim in the relationship quite well. Nothing made me happier than when Isabel finally let it all out and stood up for herself to Alex. That and when she stood up for Naomi against Jack were some of my absolute favorite parts of the book.
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
It's pitched as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes to high school and it DID NOT disappoint. This is not your quintessential young adult. It's was so refreshing to read a YA that didn't feel like one. Our main character is sixteen and NOT stupid!! That's rare! This book is about stand up comedy and yet it didn't try to be funny. It just was funny. And so witty.
The friendships in here were so wholesome. The author didn't shove a romance down our throats for the sake of it. The number of times a book was ruined for me because of a forced, chemistry-less romance is obnoxiously high. I think everyone and their moms should pick this one up even if you feel like YA is not your cup of tea anymore because this might just be.
The friendships in here were so wholesome. The author didn't shove a romance down our throats for the sake of it. The number of times a book was ruined for me because of a forced, chemistry-less romance is obnoxiously high. I think everyone and their moms should pick this one up even if you feel like YA is not your cup of tea anymore because this might just be.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love books about shy girls being amazing and breaking out of their shells. Izzy makes a lot of mistakes and they have consequences. She also grows from those mistakes. Her storyline with her new friends and her comedy skits were so much fun. Her storyline with her boyfriend was tough but had me engaged. I didn't particularly care for the talk about privilege. I feel like a lot of people are throwing that word around especially writers in YA and it's losing all its meaning. It kind of felt the race/ethnicities of Izzy's friends were there to just put that discussion out there and it felt a bit forced. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this. I ended up reading it all in one day. Can't wait for Henry's next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Moderate: Emotional abuse
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship