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vagaybond's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the protag got more annoying and oblivious as the book went on but I really liked the surrounding characters for the most part
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Terminal illness
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Medical content
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Homophobia
20sidedbi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
lavenderbtcpodcast's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
This book is gay romance drama life pain wrapped in a rainbow. I really relate to emmetts character and feeling about love being afraid to be hurt even still at 24. Queer ness has flexibility but also limitations. I enjoyed this book so much I want to cry. I got to finish it at work and I have so many thoughts and feelings. If I am ever to be in a relationship I'd say I want a little of of the cute non clout chasing highs and lows. To grow together one day if thats my destiny. (Review of arc version)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Physical abuse
daryn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
I love Emma, and I love Lev AC Rosen, but this did not work for me. The characters all felt much older than high school and many of the classic Emma conflicts were pushed to the end or rushed through. Some of the metaphors/themes ended up very overplayed (how many times do the flower petals have to come up before we get the hint...) That being said I do the characters (especially Miles and Taylor, yes Emmett is a bitch but that's kind of the point of the story) and loved the discussions of how queer relationships can be whatever we want them to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Terminal illness
blewballoon's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This was exactly what I hoped it would be based on the premise. I love the original Emma, and this queer retelling was a lovely way to capture that story in a modern setting. It sort of reminded me of Heartstopper. So, if you like Jane Austen and you like Alice Oseman, you'll probably like this as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Blood, Homophobia, Medical content, Body shaming, and Sexual content
laura_keoski's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
booknerdery's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Death of a parent (taking place prior to events in the book) discussed throughout and relevant to the plot as character “flaws” relate directly to how they are handling the tragedy.betweentheshelves's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
I actually don't think I've ever read a Jane Austen novel, somehow, even though I do have two literature degrees. I mean, I concentrated in children's literature so perhaps that makes sense, but I did have to take classes outside of that! Including Victorian lit. But still. Somehow, Austen has never crossed my path.
But anyway, even without knowing the original, this was just an overall fun time. Not that it doesn't deal with some deeper, more serious themes like grief, anxiety, and mental health, but it does so with Rosen's signature style. A lot of the tone in this one reminded me of [book:Jack of Hearts|35442720], so if you like that book, you'll probably enjoy this one! Honestly, if you enjoy any of Rosen's YA works, it's a safe bet you'll enjoy Emmett.
The characters were pretty well-rounded in this one, and the way the romance played out was definitely very rom-com-esque. I did feel like the relationship at the end felt a little rushed, with a little bit of a quick turnaround in how Emmett feels about dating as a teenager in general. But it's a short book, so everything happened very fast in general.
All in all, if you enjoy queer retellings of classics, definitely pick this one up!
But anyway, even without knowing the original, this was just an overall fun time. Not that it doesn't deal with some deeper, more serious themes like grief, anxiety, and mental health, but it does so with Rosen's signature style. A lot of the tone in this one reminded me of [book:Jack of Hearts|35442720], so if you like that book, you'll probably enjoy this one! Honestly, if you enjoy any of Rosen's YA works, it's a safe bet you'll enjoy Emmett.
The characters were pretty well-rounded in this one, and the way the romance played out was definitely very rom-com-esque. I did feel like the relationship at the end felt a little rushed, with a little bit of a quick turnaround in how Emmett feels about dating as a teenager in general. But it's a short book, so everything happened very fast in general.
All in all, if you enjoy queer retellings of classics, definitely pick this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Body shaming, and Mental illness
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Ableism
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Cursing, and Sexual content
dandoruinn's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This really is a great adaptation of Emma, the frustrating bits, flaws, and all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Cancer