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belleden's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
A really sweet magical realism coming-of-age story for sci-fi/fantasy lovers. Mike is a shining example of a YA protagonist. He’s insecure but deeply caring, enough so that he works on himself to become a better person by the end of the book. The book lacks icky coming-of-age tropes that usually make me avoid YA written by white men. The characters and their backstories felt realistic and reminded me a lot of my average, wallflower high school friend group. Overall this novel was surprisingly genuinely funny and perfectly captured the almost-adult, not-quite feeling of graduating high school.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Car accident
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cancer
olivedean's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cursing, Cancer, Drug use, and Child death
outcrye's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
oliverlang's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Addiction, Mental illness, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
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