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fieldofhats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a very solid diverse young adult story that shares many perspectives you don’t often see in the genre. The writing style is very approachable and easy, though not overly simple; it feels more like a book for young high schoolers rather than a middle grade audience. The authorial voice captures the background and perspective of our main character so well, and listening to the author read it was a joy.
Genesis’ arc was fantastic, and I think there’s a lot of good lessons to be learned about winning and how it isn’t everything snd about how it’s good to grow as a person but you don’t need to change yourself for others. She continues ti learn and grow through her friendships, and she grows more mature through her tense relationships with her parents.
All in all, this was a very good book! It’s not the kind of thing I’m usually into, but I’m glad I read it!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Grief and Addiction
knockoffrainbow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Racism, and Addiction
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Body shaming, and Body horror
jmbz38's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Self harm
theastj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
porshea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming
rendireads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs, Alcoholism, and Addiction