Reviews with content warning for Homophobia - Camp

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tinytrashqueen's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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angietheace's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-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

3.5

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taylorsevalia's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I’m so bittersweet over this one… I need a sequel! Also, Ashleigh/ Paz and JORDAN getting their own books when?💔

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caseythereader's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

- CAMP is one of the most adorable books I've ever read. I loved the setting of a camp for queer kids: a place where they could fully be themselves, even if it's only for a few weeks out of the year.
- I loved that this book tackled toxic masculinity within the gay community, showing clearly how internalized homophobia and misogyny can embed themselves out of fear of being punished by cishet people.
- A few times it felt like it was verging on Very Special Episode territory, but it's YA, so there's room there. The one thing I simply could not get my head around was exactly how big was this camp?? There are like 19 cabins but everyone fits under the tarp to roast s'mores in the rain? Lol.

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jules098's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.0

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kj468's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

STUNNING! I admit I was a bit hesitant about the premise (specifically the main character changing his personality and looks to get his crush's attention), but it was SO WELL DONE. This book talks so much about being your authentic self, being gay however you want to be gay, and thriving in safe spaces while protecting yourself in more dangerous ones.

There's so much excellent character growth in this book, not only in the main character, but also in the love interest. I was so proud watching them grow <3. Also, the side characters and the camp counselors are entertaining and gently coach the characters to be better, more authentic versions of themselves. Loved this book! Like, 9 out of 5 stars from me :)

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deadboydoodling's review against another edition

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funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

If I had a camp like this available to me when I was younger, I would have thrived.

While some people may argue that the characters are annoying and make foolish choices, I find it entirely endearing and accurate to a group of 16 year olds.

I was on the edge of my seat, curious to see how things would turn out.

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