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nonidude's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
There's not much I liked about this book which sucks because Rainbow has been so highly rated by people I know, and I have another of her books on my to-read shelf...
First off the writing was just weak; it had moments near the end where it got better, but overall - too many cringe moments. A couple examples...
"His eyes were that color you can't see in the rainbow. Indigo."
"Levi giggled. (Did guys 'giggle' or 'chuckle'? Cath hated the word 'chuckle.')"
"...leaning over her left shoulder. He smelled good. (Breaking news: Boys smell good.)"
There was also a couple moments in which the writing was very repetitive. One here where she restates things you mentioned just 10 pages earlier.
P. 231
"She started coming downstairs every morning when she heard the coffeemaker beeping. To check on him, to see him off.… Cath would make him breakfast while he ran—and after he ate and left for work, she'd fall back asleep on the couch. After a few days of this it already felt like a routine.... Cath would usually wake up again when Wren came downstairs or came home."
P. 242
"Their dad got up to jog every morning. Cath woke up when she heard his coffeemaker beep. She'd get up and make him breakfast, then fall back to sleep on the couch until Wren woke up."
Also, I thought this book talking about a fandom was supposed to be a spoof of Harry Potter - it's pretty clear from the way Rainbow talks about books, movies, the author, the plots, etc. and yet! Harry Potter is alive and well in this universe bc the characters mention it?? Weird...
My final complaint is on the characters - I personally didn't find them likable. There was a scene in which they talked about rape too lightheartedly. There's scenes in which the men seem to act chivalrous almost to the point of being offensive. Idk I just don't think I would hang out with any of them by choice (maybe the dad; he seems alright).
First off the writing was just weak; it had moments near the end where it got better, but overall - too many cringe moments. A couple examples...
"His eyes were that color you can't see in the rainbow. Indigo."
"Levi giggled. (Did guys 'giggle' or 'chuckle'? Cath hated the word 'chuckle.')"
"...leaning over her left shoulder. He smelled good. (Breaking news: Boys smell good.)"
There was also a couple moments in which the writing was very repetitive. One here where she restates things you mentioned just 10 pages earlier.
P. 231
"She started coming downstairs every morning when she heard the coffeemaker beeping. To check on him, to see him off.… Cath would make him breakfast while he ran—and after he ate and left for work, she'd fall back asleep on the couch. After a few days of this it already felt like a routine.... Cath would usually wake up again when Wren came downstairs or came home."
P. 242
"Their dad got up to jog every morning. Cath woke up when she heard his coffeemaker beep. She'd get up and make him breakfast, then fall back to sleep on the couch until Wren woke up."
Also, I thought this book talking about a fandom was supposed to be a spoof of Harry Potter - it's pretty clear from the way Rainbow talks about books, movies, the author, the plots, etc. and yet! Harry Potter is alive and well in this universe bc the characters mention it?? Weird...
My final complaint is on the characters - I personally didn't find them likable. There was a scene in which they talked about rape too lightheartedly. There's scenes in which the men seem to act chivalrous almost to the point of being offensive. Idk I just don't think I would hang out with any of them by choice (maybe the dad; he seems alright).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Mental illness
Moderate: Vomit, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Rape, and Homophobia
risten's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Abandonment
Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
elzibub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Gaslighting
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