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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
I read this because it's been getting banning buzz lately, and it was available on Libby so I figured why not! From the first page, you can tell why people are targeting this book because it's very blunt about sex. Jack isn't afraid to be who he is, and he isn't afraid to share what he knows about sex with other teens though his advice column. It's forward and upfront and informative, and the tone fits perfectly for a teen audience.
Jack also has a stalker for most of the book, and there's a lot of important discussion around that. Jack doesn't want it to be a big deal, but his friends keep reminding him of how dangerous it actually can be. In addition, there's a lot of emphasis on what it means to be gay and how soceity often expects you to act a certain way when you are gay. To fit into their molds. There's just a lot of great discussion and information in this book, and I think it's an important one for teens to have access to.
Is this going to continue to be targeted because of the content? Absolutely. But I think this is an engaging, well-written way to engage teens in important discussions surrounding sex, sexuality, and identity in general.
Jack also has a stalker for most of the book, and there's a lot of important discussion around that. Jack doesn't want it to be a big deal, but his friends keep reminding him of how dangerous it actually can be. In addition, there's a lot of emphasis on what it means to be gay and how soceity often expects you to act a certain way when you are gay. To fit into their molds. There's just a lot of great discussion and information in this book, and I think it's an important one for teens to have access to.
Is this going to continue to be targeted because of the content? Absolutely. But I think this is an engaging, well-written way to engage teens in important discussions surrounding sex, sexuality, and identity in general.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Excrement, Suicidal thoughts, and Adult/minor relationship
fairy_internet's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, Cursing, and Drug use
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
bexh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Drug use
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
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