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books_n_rosess's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
charlys_world's review
- 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
3.75
Definitely liked it! I loved how realistically it was written - and while I first wanted Elena and Kat to really end up together, I grew to love the end more and more because it's realistic this way - wouldn't have been otherwise tbh.
I loved the diversity and also how relateable it was, despite all the mistakes made by the people I still saw myself in them.
Still I'm not really a person to like books without happy endings (sorry) - that's why I didn't give it as many stars
I loved the diversity and also how relateable it was, despite all the mistakes made by the people I still saw myself in them.
Still I'm not really a person to like books without happy endings (sorry) - that's why I didn't give it as many stars
death_by_cliffhanger's review
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
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 am always here for a fat main character! While I'm not the target market for this book I love to read fat characters in YA and just think how different my reading experience would have been growing up if I had more representation.
Now I struggled a little with the significance of social media in these kids lives BUT I also know I'm old and have never been as into socials as other people. I thought there were some interesting discussions how the friend (drawing a blank on the name!) talked about how she actually got off social media because it was bad for her mental health. I think that's a thing people don't talk enough about and I thought that was a great perspective.
I do remember thinking throughout the book "what are you doing Kat??" but I think one thing I really liked at the end, it didn't work out all hunky dory for her. There were very real consequences - she lost her job, her friend (who's picture she used), the girl she lied to. She also got some good stuff out of the end. I think the things that happened were very age appropriate and I thought they were handled well.
I think the discussion on sexuality was also good and developed. I really enjoyed how there wasn't a huge "coming out" moment. She just kind of talked about it and it was a fact. I thought that was kind of nice to see.
There are things I rolled my eyes at - but I need to remember the audience for this book was teens. And I think for teens it was very well done.
Now I struggled a little with the significance of social media in these kids lives BUT I also know I'm old and have never been as into socials as other people. I thought there were some interesting discussions how the friend (drawing a blank on the name!) talked about how she actually got off social media because it was bad for her mental health. I think that's a thing people don't talk enough about and I thought that was a great perspective.
I do remember thinking throughout the book "what are you doing Kat??" but I think one thing I really liked at the end, it didn't work out all hunky dory for her. There were very real consequences - she lost her job, her friend (who's picture she used), the girl she lied to. She also got some good stuff out of the end. I think the things that happened were very age appropriate and I thought they were handled well.
I think the discussion on sexuality was also good and developed. I really enjoyed how there wasn't a huge "coming out" moment. She just kind of talked about it and it was a fact. I thought that was kind of nice to see.
There are things I rolled my eyes at - but I need to remember the audience for this book was teens. And I think for teens it was very well done.
khaleesidelrey's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.0
javeeeeeta's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
itessie's review
I went through some reviews and I decided it's not worth it. I'm a third through and it's not going to get better.
musicalpopcorn's review against another edition
I couldn’t sit through another six hours of this. I just couldn’t. It was so vapid and everything that’s wrong with society.
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
This was the first book I truly enjoyed this year.
Most importantly in this book, I love how Kat's sexuality is just accepted, and while it is a part of the larger storyline, Kat's coming out process is short, sweet, and simple. She's fully accepted by those most important to her. I loved how this normalized and can help to further normalize a safe and loving home for LGBT+ (especially LGBT+ POC) children and teenagers. I also loved how her coming out wasn't a massive storyline in the book. I'm glad to see more LGBT+ reads that don't solely focus on the coming out process.
I loved the intricacies of Kat's relationship with her family, specifically her grandparents. While there were many things I can't relate to in this book (ie. racism) I did see myself in the parts about her family. I was closer with my Yiayia. Along with that my relationship with my parents has been deteriorating since I graduated high school, and in this past year there has bene irrevocable damage done to our relationship. Much like Kat's father, my father often is only interested in placating my mother instead of standing up for his child and what he personally believes.
Along with that I loved Kat's relationship with Cash and how she was ultimately able to adopt him. I was so worried for a while that I almost went onto doesthedogdie.com.
Lastly, Kat's relationship with Hari was amazing. I loved how it showed that a boy and a girl can ultimately be just friends, and that people who previously had feelings for each other (although did Kat ever truly have feelings for Hari) can still be friends. I often get frustrated over how many male friends I've lost due to this, and as a queer woman it always baffles me why society believes women and men can't just be friends.
Most importantly in this book, I love how Kat's sexuality is just accepted, and while it is a part of the larger storyline, Kat's coming out process is short, sweet, and simple. She's fully accepted by those most important to her. I loved how this normalized and can help to further normalize a safe and loving home for LGBT+ (especially LGBT+ POC) children and teenagers. I also loved how her coming out wasn't a massive storyline in the book. I'm glad to see more LGBT+ reads that don't solely focus on the coming out process.
I loved the intricacies of Kat's relationship with her family, specifically her grandparents. While there were many things I can't relate to in this book (ie. racism) I did see myself in the parts about her family. I was closer with my Yiayia. Along with that my relationship with my parents has been deteriorating since I graduated high school, and in this past year there has bene irrevocable damage done to our relationship. Much like Kat's father, my father often is only interested in placating my mother instead of standing up for his child and what he personally believes.
Along with that I loved Kat's relationship with Cash and how she was ultimately able to adopt him. I was so worried for a while that I almost went onto doesthedogdie.com.
Lastly, Kat's relationship with Hari was amazing. I loved how it showed that a boy and a girl can ultimately be just friends, and that people who previously had feelings for each other (although did Kat ever truly have feelings for Hari) can still be friends. I often get frustrated over how many male friends I've lost due to this, and as a queer woman it always baffles me why society believes women and men can't just be friends.
ashleyderamus's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
steph_1209's review
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