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ann_is_reading1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
endemictoearth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
maysreadinglog's review against another edition
I’m probably just not feeling this book right now.
ollie_the_enby's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
noalrmall's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
izanosaure's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
mnmille1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
fernanda28's review against another edition
4.0
I read Kiss & Tell for the first time more than a year ago, and I thought it was fine, but I kept thinking about it for some reason. I just finished Darkhearts a few days ago and I wanted something with the same feel to it, and I could only think of two: Kiss & Tell and If This Gets Out, I chose this one.
This was better the second time, maybe because I knew the ending already. I still love the concept of having part of the story as news, social media and interviews, since this is a big part of being famous. It also makes the book more fun and if you've ever been in a fandom, more familiar.
I love the characters, I just wished we could see more of them but I understand that for it to happen a lot of things would have to be cut (and they probably would sacrifice the articles/interviews, and that's part of the charm of the book).
I would absolutely recommend it.
This was better the second time, maybe because I knew the ending already. I still love the concept of having part of the story as news, social media and interviews, since this is a big part of being famous. It also makes the book more fun and if you've ever been in a fandom, more familiar.
I love the characters, I just wished we could see more of them but I understand that for it to happen a lot of things would have to be cut (and they probably would sacrifice the articles/interviews, and that's part of the charm of the book).
I would absolutely recommend it.
renee_3011's review
2.0
comparing any book to 'darius the great is not okay' would be unfair to any book going up against it, but considering these two were written by the same author i have to compare and sadly, this one doesn't hold up.
really just expected more depth from a book that sells itself as an exploration of being openly queer as a member of a boyband, but i felt like most of the resolutions weren't gratifying or earned? we don't really see any of the characters working through problems together. in fact, most of the time i forgot this boyband was supposed to have five members and the author seemed to as well.
every single time our main character shared something he was struggling with another character called him selfish and went 'yeah, but what about my problems' which was so awful? sure, all of the characters had their own issues they were struggling with, but turning every single conversation into a competiton about who has it hardest isn't really constructive, especially when the side characters aren't developed further than 'i have issues too!'.
loved the mixed media element of this and i feel like it genuinely added to the story instead of just being a gimmick.
really just expected more depth from a book that sells itself as an exploration of being openly queer as a member of a boyband, but i felt like most of the resolutions weren't gratifying or earned? we don't really see any of the characters working through problems together. in fact, most of the time i forgot this boyband was supposed to have five members and the author seemed to as well.
every single time our main character shared something he was struggling with another character called him selfish and went 'yeah, but what about my problems' which was so awful? sure, all of the characters had their own issues they were struggling with, but turning every single conversation into a competiton about who has it hardest isn't really constructive, especially when the side characters aren't developed further than 'i have issues too!'.
loved the mixed media element of this and i feel like it genuinely added to the story instead of just being a gimmick.