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melike_k's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I enjoyed this book. So heartwarming and so authentic to a struggle that many people face. I felt so many different emotions and could really understand the characters emotions. At parts it was a challenging read filled with bigotry. But eye-opening and honest too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
dayniw's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Islamophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Racism, Death of parent, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol
sarah984's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I bought this book as part of Amazon's "First Reads" program, and the copy there made it sound like a romcom. Unfortunately, it's not funny. It's also probably about 100 pages too long (a lot of the prose is very repetitive) and I found the main character really annoying with the way he was always projecting on everyone and having these over dramatic spirals. No idea how 2 different guys were into him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Death of parent, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Fatphobia, Ableism, and Sexual content
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