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annikaa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, Alcohol, Sexism, Racism, Death, and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Biphobia, Bullying, and Classism
hilwithonel's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from penguin teen and netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Comparing this to Cant Hardly Wait was perfect. The setting of a significant portion of this story is an upstairs bathroom/bedroom during a high school party. A found family of queer misfits emerge as each character ends up in that room for their own reason. This group was the best part of the story.
Overall, it was a nice coming up age story with a sweet romance, second chance friendship, and a great father and son relationship.
Comparing this to Cant Hardly Wait was perfect. The setting of a significant portion of this story is an upstairs bathroom/bedroom during a high school party. A found family of queer misfits emerge as each character ends up in that room for their own reason. This group was the best part of the story.
Overall, it was a nice coming up age story with a sweet romance, second chance friendship, and a great father and son relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexism, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Grief
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