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jkreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
4.5
This was such a wonderful book! I adored the relationships that formed over the course of this story, both romantic and platonic. I felt that this book handled some incredibly sensitive topics with grace and care, not dancing around them but also not falling into trauma porn.
It was so refreshing to read a book written from the perspective of an autistic person with selective mutism, I’ve read books in the past with an autistic MC but I think this is the first one I’ve read that had that added mutism/nonverbal component. I’m not part of the autistic community however I’m always looking for more stories with good rep! There was some ADHD rep and this is a community I AM a part of, I felt the small glimpse we got to see of that was pretty well done.
There were also a range of different sexualities and gender expressions represented throughout the book and I felt these were weaved in well - they didn’t feel tokenistic or forced, just realistic and representative of a typical high school and of society as a whole.
Overall I adored this book, the audio narration was a wonderful easy listen and I fell in love with the characters very quickly. The way they loved and looked out for each other was so beautiful.
Definitely be mindful of content warnings going in to this one, as I mentioned earlier it addresses some topics that may be triggering for some.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Bullying
Minor: Biphobia
ashlislibrary's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
skye_era_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Literally 5 million stars. Please note that this deals with rape/SA. I absolutely love the main characters. I’ve never read about a semi-mute autistic person so this was so interesting to read from their perspective! Such an amazing sound family trope, even if they came together for such a horrible reason. I’m so glad they all have each other and that Luis Ortega was brought to justice!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Rape, Ableism, Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Cursing
Minor: Biphobia
puttingwingsonwords'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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, and Cursing
readingwithtemperance's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? N/A
5.0
This was even better than The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholoic School! I love Sonora Reyes' writing so much.
This book was so healing for me. I was in an abusive relationship for around 5 years. And I was SA'd numerous times throughout. Ari's thoughts and feelings about hers are very similar to my own.
The Luis Ortega Survival Club was an excellent reminder for me that there was nothing I could have done differently. That what happened was NEVER my fault.
This was so empowering. It was nice seeing someone so horrible get exactly what they deserve.
Books like these are so important. I wish I had this growing up. I'm immensely grateful to the author for bringing this story into the world.
If you have your own Luis Ortega, I see you. You are not alone. It was never your fault. And I am sending you so much love.
This book was so healing for me. I was in an abusive relationship for around 5 years. And I was SA'd numerous times throughout. Ari's thoughts and feelings about hers are very similar to my own.
The Luis Ortega Survival Club was an excellent reminder for me that there was nothing I could have done differently. That what happened was NEVER my fault.
This was so empowering. It was nice seeing someone so horrible get exactly what they deserve.
Books like these are so important. I wish I had this growing up. I'm immensely grateful to the author for bringing this story into the world.
If you have your own Luis Ortega, I see you. You are not alone. It was never your fault. And I am sending you so much love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
jevon_mommy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.0
I had a very hard time with how the parents responded to our main character's trauma. It was painful to read at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Bullying
_moonsongenthusiast_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Bullying, Violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual violence, Rape, Ableism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism, Transphobia, and Homophobia
percyvale's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
ka_schulze's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual harassment