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Quinze Dias by Vitor Martins

7 reviews

currentlyrhiding's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.0

This was cute! I really enjoyed Felipé’s journey with body image and self-worth. His relationships with both Caio and his mom were very sweet, and it was nice to see an MMC in a YA book participate in therapy so unabashedly. I was glad that none of those factors were shown to be quick fixes for the problems Felipé was facing but rather aspects of his life that enriched his well-being and provided the mental and emotional support for Felipé to do the internal work he needed to do. It was clear at the end of book that Felipé still had room to grow but was on a better path than when the story began. 

My only complaint was that I had a difficult time remembering how old Felipé and Caio were meant to be because the way they spoke and behaved came across a bit younger. This could, in part, be a result of the book's translation from Portuguese to English, and it didn't bother me enough to really impede my enjoyment to any major degree, but it was something I noticed frequently throughout.
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ravenk28's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

It started off angsty. Focusing on the main character’s struggles with fatphobia as a teenager in high school. But he evolves beautifully with the help of Cairo, Becky and Mel. 

I may have been in tears during the first third of the book. But you best believe I was laughing and kicking my feet by the end of it. 
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imstephtacular's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.0

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enbybooklove's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Delightful! The theme of fatness and self-esteem is treated somewhat simplistically, but it is a YA novel.
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bestnarryever's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was the first book that made me cry! Happy tears! I need some time to take it in and make the best review possible because this book is so important ugh <3
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roseamillerg's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.0

wholesome and surprisingly funny. 
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petudc's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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