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mooneyreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
jayishino's review
2.0
This is a coming-of-age story about fourteen-year-old Georgia.
I’m trying to think of good things to say about this book, but I all can think about is the laundry list of content warnings.
*deep breath*
I’ll start with some troubling content.
* How many incest jokes do we in such a short book?
* Lesbian jokes really?
* Transvestite jokes, no, just no. Stop.
* So much bullying and mean girl stuff, girl on girl hate
I’ll end with THE MOST problematic.
* Georgia is repeatedly molested by her cousin. (There are multiple awful scenes with this.) THIS IS GLOSSED OVER AND NEVER MENTIONED AGAIN. Holy hell that’s a real big problem.
* Georgia is also sexually assaulted by boys she knows. Again, this happens and is never mentioned again.
I guess there is one good thing I can say about this book. Rennison gives Georgia a very distinct voice which remains consistent throughout the book.
All in all, I had a very hard time reading this book, and I only did so because it was challenged at our school. Had reading this not been for that express purpose, it would have been a DNF.
I don’t think I can in good conscience recommend this book. I definitely will not be continuing the series.
I’m trying to think of good things to say about this book, but I all can think about is the laundry list of content warnings.
*deep breath*
I’ll start with some troubling content.
* How many incest jokes do we in such a short book?
* Lesbian jokes really?
* Transvestite jokes, no, just no. Stop.
* So much bullying and mean girl stuff, girl on girl hate
I’ll end with THE MOST problematic.
* Georgia is repeatedly molested by her cousin. (There are multiple awful scenes with this.) THIS IS GLOSSED OVER AND NEVER MENTIONED AGAIN. Holy hell that’s a real big problem.
* Georgia is also sexually assaulted by boys she knows. Again, this happens and is never mentioned again.
I guess there is one good thing I can say about this book. Rennison gives Georgia a very distinct voice which remains consistent throughout the book.
All in all, I had a very hard time reading this book, and I only did so because it was challenged at our school. Had reading this not been for that express purpose, it would have been a DNF.
I don’t think I can in good conscience recommend this book. I definitely will not be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Sexual content
maxandrambo's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Fatphobia
l_aura_yeoman's review
Super bigoted book.
There was : transphobic, sexism, homophobia, and racism in the first 30 pages.
And the characters are all horrible people.
There was : transphobic, sexism, homophobia, and racism in the first 30 pages.
And the characters are all horrible people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia
mylonite's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Of its time. First time reading it. I can see why it was popular when released but definitely doesn't hold up well.
Georgia lacks redeeming qualities and acts pretty poorly without any self-awareness or consequences.
Lots of problematic behaviours (sexual assault, homophobia, body shaming) presented without context.
Georgia lacks redeeming qualities and acts pretty poorly without any self-awareness or consequences.
Lots of problematic behaviours (sexual assault, homophobia, body shaming) presented without context.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual assault
Minor: Eating disorder, Xenophobia, and Transphobia
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