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lotak's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
newtons's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.5
bibliobrandie's review
3.0
This one started strong for me but kind of faltered and the pacing was off. It's a good story but not sure it's my favorite realistic fiction this year. Themes of anxiety, mental illness, bullying, identity, complicated parents. I loved the main characters, thirteen year old Brian and Ezra, and the journey both of them are on.
misfitmoxie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.25
lumenades's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Cute book, hit weirdly close to home with brian's whole storyline. But I think it was handled in a really caring and respectful way.
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Self harm, and Toxic friendship
akosmihaly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
rainbowbookworm's review
4.0
This was a moving middle grade novel where the two protagonists were facing tough circumstances and each one learns that they don't have to deal with things all by themselves because they can count on friends to lighten their load.
riversadge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0