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katieb2007's review
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
sundayfever's review
5.0
Excellent YA read about identity and differentiating yourself from narcissistic, abusive family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
aandromeda's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now I can't speak for the racial issues in here, but I can speak for the anxiety and a bit of emotional abuse coming from a parent and BOY is that accurate. I didn't realize how nice it would feel to have something I've had to deal with be depicted so accurately, it was comforting in a way, validating. I have also had my college dreams crushed and it was nice to see that resolved so nicely in Starfish I started tearing up with happiness, I was so happy for Kiko I started crying! I've never done that while reading before, I'm pretty sure... definitely not for YA.
I think this is a book everyone should read, whether they, too just want to be seen like me or just want to understand what a lot of people have to go through on a daily basis.
I think this is a book everyone should read, whether they, too just want to be seen like me or just want to understand what a lot of people have to go through on a daily basis.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide
ki_stars's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book really grew on me. I was annoyed by Kiko in the beginning but as time went on I began to see more of myself in her and understood her more as I learned more about her mother. Just a lovely book with what I think is really wonderful and realistic growth depicted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide and Emotional abuse
litet_hjortron's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Suicide
stranger_reader's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have read this book multiple times, and I have loved this book even more after rereading. The writing is beautiful, the characters are written so well. I feel like every time I reread this book, it just gets better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicide
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