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rsngphoenix's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Vomit
emily_mh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
This was a really well done coming of age story. Throughout the narrative, Millie is faced with the challenge of carving space for herself in her new life: in her relationship with her parents, who think they have her best interests at heart but in reality are just loading on pressure, and at school, in discovering who she wants to be. This was probably my favourite aspect about the story because it showed how messy, confusing, frustrating and elating this process can feel.
I also appreciated how friendship was dealt with, in that it illustrated relationship issues aren't black and white, and that relationships require work and you shouldn't shy away from this.
On top of all this, the book thoughtfully explored some serious issues that involved some of Millie's friends, namely bullying, transphobia, and domestic abuse.
My two problems with the book come from two areas. Firstly, the pacing was a little off; the narrative felt quite slow and at times repetitive in the middle. Secondly, I wanted to see more technical and detailed description of what Millie's band was doing - for such an important part, it felt like it didn't really feature on page.
I also appreciated how friendship was dealt with, in that it illustrated relationship issues aren't black and white, and that relationships require work and you shouldn't shy away from this.
On top of all this, the book thoughtfully explored some serious issues that involved some of Millie's friends, namely bullying, transphobia, and domestic abuse.
My two problems with the book come from two areas. Firstly, the pacing was a little off; the narrative felt quite slow and at times repetitive in the middle. Secondly, I wanted to see more technical and detailed description of what Millie's band was doing - for such an important part, it felt like it didn't really feature on page.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Bullying
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and Vomit
Minor: divorce, adoption
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