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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
1.0
1.5/5
Ok, I've been reading a lot of mysteries lately and this one wasn't my favorite that I have read. I enjoyed the characters, but I felt like the mystery wasn't that interesting.
Ok, I've been reading a lot of mysteries lately and this one wasn't my favorite that I have read. I enjoyed the characters, but I felt like the mystery wasn't that interesting.
clarag's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
coffeyreads's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
annalisenak97's review
5.0
Hilarious and chock full of heart. This book strikes the perfect balance of being super weird and a little cringey while also being completely warm and engrossing. I loved the all of the different interlocking tropes and themes, from fathers/sons, honesty/kindness, romance/friendships, and fiction/reality. It was an absolute riot from beginning to end. I teared up a little on the last page. Toast the dog is everything to me
haydensharpe's review
5.0
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC from the author.
Gideon Green. Where to start? He’s a deeply lonely, hurt kid. He’s unwilling to sacrifice his interests and what makes him special, which was so relatable that that fact alone would have made me cry. But there was the aftermath of a bad friend breakup and the examination of being the family disappointment… many tears were shed.
Katie Henry has this beautiful way of balancing snappy humor with gut punching emotion. I’ve always been able to relate to her protagonists in some way, but Gideon… Gideon is on a deeper level.
The writing is voicey and clever, and there is plenty of LGBT+ and BIPOC representation to go around. And there’s also Toast. Trust me, you’ll love Toast.
Gideon Green. Where to start? He’s a deeply lonely, hurt kid. He’s unwilling to sacrifice his interests and what makes him special, which was so relatable that that fact alone would have made me cry. But there was the aftermath of a bad friend breakup and the examination of being the family disappointment… many tears were shed.
Katie Henry has this beautiful way of balancing snappy humor with gut punching emotion. I’ve always been able to relate to her protagonists in some way, but Gideon… Gideon is on a deeper level.
The writing is voicey and clever, and there is plenty of LGBT+ and BIPOC representation to go around. And there’s also Toast. Trust me, you’ll love Toast.
kqthventurous's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A heartwarming and humorous story about friendship, family, and self-discovery, with a touch of mystery. However, there are a few problems I have with this book. first off, I am very confused by the age demographic the publishers are targeting. There were moments when both the writing and the characters seemed incredibly juvenile. It felt like YA even though it read like middle grade. When it came time for the reveal, I was thinking, "That's it? I thought we knew that already?," thus the mystery didn't really make sense to me. Nevertheless, It was so fun and fast-paced, and I simply just had a great time with it. It was difficult for me to put down. The characters themselves really bothered me. They all came across as incredibly pretentious, but not in a good sense, Like John Green's characters. If they had been more self-aware, I think it would have been more enjoyable, but in the end, they only annoyed me. But they did grow on me towards the end. Overall though, I had a great time and would recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Police brutality, Bullying, and Ableism
paperbackmo's review
3.0
Gideon gets on your nerves slightly but that didn't stop me from finishing this book. Great plot and I was drawn in from the first couple of pages.