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rey_therese07's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Transphobia, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Racism, and Suicide attempt
olivialandryxo's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
I’ve been hearing good things about this book for months now, and I’m so glad I finally read it. I sped through this book because, even in its more emotional moments, it was a joy to read. Lee’s debut was the perfect blend of fluff and heavier stuff, and eir definitely an author to watch.
I loved Noah from the very beginning. Although he’s sometimes romantically misguided, he’s a total sweetheart. Becca and Devin ended up seriously growing on me. The friendships here are top tier. I also really liked Noah’s relationship with his older brother Brian, and how determined Brian was to be supportive. It was heartwarming.
I didn’t expect Drew to be such an asshole, and honestly, it was kind of sad to see that side of him come to light. I’d been shipping him and Noah since, like, their second meeting. But Drew is a manipulative bumwaffle that can choke on a cactus, and Devin is so much better. It’s not even a contest, really. E’s such a sweet person, and e and Noah together are basically a recipe for cavities, but whatever. They’re adorable together and I’m happy for them. The scavenger hunt was super cute. ❤️
This is the first book I’ve read that features a character experimenting with gender and pronouns, and also the first I’ve read where a character uses neopronouns. Figuring out those parts of yourself isn’t always easy, and that should be represented in YA. Props to Lee for doing so.
Lastly, I just want to say that I loved the Meet Cute Diary. It’s such a cute idea for a blog, and the message alongside it—that trans kids are just as deserving of love stories—is important and lovely.
I definitely want to buy a copy of this book, and I could see myself rereading it both as a pick-me-up and because I miss my cinnamon rolls.
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I loved Noah from the very beginning. Although he’s sometimes romantically misguided, he’s a total sweetheart. Becca and Devin ended up seriously growing on me. The friendships here are top tier. I also really liked Noah’s relationship with his older brother Brian, and how determined Brian was to be supportive. It was heartwarming.
This is the first book I’ve read that features a character experimenting with gender and pronouns, and also the first I’ve read where a character uses neopronouns. Figuring out those parts of yourself isn’t always easy, and that should be represented in YA. Props to Lee for doing so.
Lastly, I just want to say that I loved the Meet Cute Diary. It’s such a cute idea for a blog, and the message alongside it—that trans kids are just as deserving of love stories—is important and lovely.
I definitely want to buy a copy of this book, and I could see myself rereading it both as a pick-me-up and because I miss my cinnamon rolls.
Representation
- triracial bisexual trans boy protagonist (Afro-Caribbean-Japanese)
- lesbian side character
- Cuban genderqueer asexual side character that uses neopronouns (xe/xim at first, then e/em)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Transphobia and Vomit
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Both “bullying” and “suicide attempt” refer to events that occurred prior to the story, in regards to a side character.dhwani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
brittanyisbooked's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide attempt
melaniereadsbooks'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? Yes
4.75
This is such a heartwarming and adorable story!!! I just!! The discussions of neo-pronouns and all that Drew went through. The way Noah learned who he was through the Meet Cute Diary and through Drew and his brother and his friends and just!!! This was so heartwarming. Honestly I am so glad I read it.
The character development is excellent!
The character development is excellent!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Transphobia, and Vomit
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
emmaward55's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was, as the name says, cute! Noah did annoy me for a good chunk of the book and whilst he felt like an authentic 16 y/o in that regard, it was a little grating at times. I also felt like his character development hadn't really.. sunk in? in the final chapter or so. He was still making day one mistakes, but at least he handled it better than before.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Transphobia, and Vomit
Minor: Bullying and Suicide attempt
leocancer's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
paperbrownies's review against another edition
emotional
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
- lgbtqiap+, ya contemporary, romance, fake dating, diverse, CUTE
- m|nb
- trans triracial bi mc, cuban nonbinary asexual li (uses neopronouns e/em), lesbian sc who is also cuban
noah runs an infamous blog named meet cute diary on tumblr that features trans love stories taking place via meet cutes but when one troll blows up it's cover with their carefully calculated statistics, his years of hard work might just go to waste and the only thing that can save it is his own kind of meet cute. But love is messy and falling for someone is not as easy as it seemed in his perfect meet cutes!!
this book was so cute and so diverse!!
call it a perfect summer book, it was easy to read and so hard not to love!!
my first time reading a character using neopronouns and going through a change in pronouns; i love how there was no getting-used-to phase, i love devin the literal ray-of-sunshine and i really enjoyed reading about noah!!
- m|nb
- trans triracial bi mc, cuban nonbinary asexual li (uses neopronouns e/em), lesbian sc who is also cuban
noah runs an infamous blog named meet cute diary on tumblr that features trans love stories taking place via meet cutes but when one troll blows up it's cover with their carefully calculated statistics, his years of hard work might just go to waste and the only thing that can save it is his own kind of meet cute. But love is messy and falling for someone is not as easy as it seemed in his perfect meet cutes!!
this book was so cute and so diverse!!
call it a perfect summer book, it was easy to read and so hard not to love!!
my first time reading a character using neopronouns and going through a change in pronouns; i love how there was no getting-used-to phase, i love devin the literal ray-of-sunshine and i really enjoyed reading about noah!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Vomit
irisheyz77's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
lizziealex's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Vomit
Minor: Suicide attempt