Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Miss Meteor by Anna-Marie McLemore, Tehlor Kay Mejia

4 reviews

nefariousbee's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.25

first, this book has a feel to it that could be suitable for even younger audiences than other YA books. I tend to enjoy the other side of the spectrum so in that regard, not my cup of tea.
that being said, Miss Meteor was such an enchanting story of friendship and celebrating otherness, just lovely through and through. 
it's really no surprise, both of the authors are absolutely brilliant. I'm just gonna be here waiting for their next collab if you needed me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Homophobia, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Xenophobia

zombiezami's review

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Body shaming, Outing, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Bullying

Moderate: Body horror, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism

Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Ableism, Abandonment, Cursing, and Violence

dtierra's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

4.5

I waited a few days after reading to write a review for this book. I really wanted to sit on it and reflect. This book is beautifully written, the authors have a wonderful writing style and the imagery is SO incredibly vivid. I particularly love the description of food at Selena’s diner. The characters are incredibly distinct and multidimensional, even the so called villain. This book is Stardust if Stardust was a lighthearted teen novel about a ridiculous town and a local beauty pageant. So nothing like stardust except for the star falling to earth! That said, this is a well written books that beautifully exemplifies stories of women of color. My only gripe with the book is that I was hoping for more of a storyline centered on

Chicky’s sexuality beyond just coming out. I wish Chicky would have come out earlier in the book although I recognize that would have not allowed the same build up. I appreciate books about LGBT characters that don’t get stuck in the closest so to say. Also was I the only one slightly disappointed Chicky didn’t confess to a childhood crush on Lita?

Overall, I’d highly recommend this book for a lighthearted read centered on friendship! While there is some romance, don’t go into it expecting it, it’s far from the central story. It’s a cute read and easy enough to read in a day or two. Support some wonderful Latinx authors!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Toxic friendship, Racism, Racial slurs, Outing, Xenophobia, Homophobia, and Alcohol

Moderate: Abandonment, Biphobia, and Body shaming

discworldwitch's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

The perfect feel-good book. I loved all the space-themed prose, and the lgbtq+ rep made my queer heart so happy! My only critique is that I wish there was more (more backstory, more detail, more epilogue, more cactus birthdays…) but it’s pretty perfect how it is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Alcohol, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, and Bullying

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, and Fatphobia