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gwen_pageturner's review
3.0
Six thought-provoking short stories straight out of the Twilight Zone from bestselling YA authors
My favorites were “Not Just for Breakfast Anymore” and “Superman is Dead” - both of which deal with family separation and a loss of childlike innocence
“The Vunerable Hours” was more difficult to follow, but it does make you think about how we mask our thoughts and emotions when people ask “What’s up?”
My favorites were “Not Just for Breakfast Anymore” and “Superman is Dead” - both of which deal with family separation and a loss of childlike innocence
“The Vunerable Hours” was more difficult to follow, but it does make you think about how we mask our thoughts and emotions when people ask “What’s up?”
luisasm's review
3.0
Every story in here is compelling, although a couple annoyed me with their stereotypically simplistic characters. Still, the majority are interesting, about a variety of topics, and characters. Some are only reflections on life, others are funny and others sad and spooky. It's a good read.
emilymorgan02's review
4.0
love this story collection...all of the stories were so different, but all had to do with one really long night. nice, easy, satisfying read.
pelargonia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jennifermreads's review
3.0
While the concept of one night’s events transforming a character’s life was intriguing, I went into it with hesitation. Should we be encouraging the “one magical night will change everything” concept? But, it is fiction, so I read on.
I really enjoyed Peter Abrahams’s “Phase 2” and Patricia McCormick’s “Orange Alert” as their MCs had ingenuity and spark, with those characteristics leading the MCs to a very-satisfying-for-the-reader conclusion. The other stories felt too out-there, and, I thought, would be hard for a teen to connect with. But I’ve learned not to underestimate teens—so maybe those stories “out-there-edness” would be just the thing to make this a five-star-read for them.
TW: death of parent, death of pet, sexual harassment
I really enjoyed Peter Abrahams’s “Phase 2” and Patricia McCormick’s “Orange Alert” as their MCs had ingenuity and spark, with those characteristics leading the MCs to a very-satisfying-for-the-reader conclusion. The other stories felt too out-there, and, I thought, would be hard for a teen to connect with. But I’ve learned not to underestimate teens—so maybe those stories “out-there-edness” would be just the thing to make this a five-star-read for them.
TW: death of parent, death of pet, sexual harassment
lemon_drop's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brandinh's review
4.0
Phase 2 by Peter Abrahams 4 Stars
This was such a sad and sweet tale of a father lost in combat.
Not Just for Breakfast Anymore by Libba Bray 2.5 stars
I’m usually a fan of Libba Bray, but there were some problematic racist jokes and while the story was enjoyable, there were lots of references I doubt the target audience (teens) would get. The story is set during the 80s and even I couldn’t pick up on all the references.
The Vulnerable Hours by David Levithan 5 Stars
Magical story of opening up and speaking your truth from Levithan.
Orange Alert by Patricia McCormick 5 Stars
Gotta love a strong female protagonist that sticks it to a misogynistic pedophile.
Superman is Dead by Sarah Weeks 4 Stars
Excellent story within a story, but why did poor Superman have to die? Trigger Warning - dead pets
The Motherless One by Gene Luen Yang 3 stars
I’m sure there was supposed to be some deeper meaning but it didn’t really resonate with me.
This was such a sad and sweet tale of a father lost in combat.
Not Just for Breakfast Anymore by Libba Bray 2.5 stars
I’m usually a fan of Libba Bray, but there were some problematic racist jokes and while the story was enjoyable, there were lots of references I doubt the target audience (teens) would get. The story is set during the 80s and even I couldn’t pick up on all the references.
The Vulnerable Hours by David Levithan 5 Stars
Magical story of opening up and speaking your truth from Levithan.
Orange Alert by Patricia McCormick 5 Stars
Gotta love a strong female protagonist that sticks it to a misogynistic pedophile.
Superman is Dead by Sarah Weeks 4 Stars
Excellent story within a story, but why did poor Superman have to die? Trigger Warning - dead pets
The Motherless One by Gene Luen Yang 3 stars
I’m sure there was supposed to be some deeper meaning but it didn’t really resonate with me.
valhecka's review
2.0
Meh. Libba Bray's was awesome; the rest were pretty forgettable, except Levithan's, which was flat-out painful.