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chess__bored's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
there's something about reading middle grade & YA FROM QUEER MCs that hits every time, this rocked for me
carolined314's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.0
A very sweet slice-of-life first crush story, with complicated family and lots of queer rep.
reba_reads_books's review
3.0
I enjoyed the plot and characters' struggles a lot; they were believable when so many middle grade LGBTQ+ books get it wrong. However, I had to push through redundancies and cheesiness in narrative that lessened my like of the main character.
ageorge1877's review
4.0
Adorably awkward and disastrously gay love story that I wish I could have had access to when I was younger.
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mel_muses's review
5.0
Screaming! Crying! On a rollercoaster!!!
This was absolutely beautiful. I loved reading from Dalia's perspective, and really, truly felt for her the entire way through. This is what middle grade should have more of: queerness, Jewishness, and just so much honesty. Dalia's voice reminded me of myself in middle school, and I just couldn't help loving her with every fiber of my being. There were a couple moments I thought were a bit cringy, but I also attribute that to a middle schooler's lack of social awareness lol. Really a heartwarming story about allowing yourself to feel your emotions, express and understand yourself, and above all, about love. Love with friends, love with a special someone, and love with family. Love.
This was absolutely beautiful. I loved reading from Dalia's perspective, and really, truly felt for her the entire way through. This is what middle grade should have more of: queerness, Jewishness, and just so much honesty. Dalia's voice reminded me of myself in middle school, and I just couldn't help loving her with every fiber of my being. There were a couple moments I thought were a bit cringy, but I also attribute that to a middle schooler's lack of social awareness lol. Really a heartwarming story about allowing yourself to feel your emotions, express and understand yourself, and above all, about love. Love with friends, love with a special someone, and love with family. Love.
gabybelle96's review
5.0
This book was a total delight!! The story and characters were excellent. I exclaimed in public on multiple occasions from shock/excitement. It was healing to read as someone who was mostly closeted in middle school and for whom reciprocate gay crushes were a complete pipe dream.