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marybeebooks's review against another edition
5.0
This has been on my TBR forever it seems, so I’m happy I was finally able to read it! This instantly became a new all-time favorite! The autism rep in this is so well done! I’m so happy this book is available for kids to read! I felt seen a lot throughout the book and just loved our MC Mia! I also love the inclusion of Mia’s nonbinary best friend Charlie! I didn’t know this was going to have queer rep going in so it was a wonderful surprise! I love the aspect of Mia being this shy girl at school, but secretly being a popular singer online! This book reminded me a lot of Radio Silence by Alice Oseman with the secret identity vibe as well as Hannah Montana. This was such a fun read and as much as I hated the bullying aspect, it's a real thing that happens to a lot of autistic kids and I think it can provide a valuable lesson to kids and its inclusion in the story is important. I definitely recommend it and will be rereading it in the future!
crickito's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
ikristinaj's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
melniksuzuki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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 and Ableism
tabitharayne98's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
fannylaine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
sienna_canread's review
3.0
I liked the stories I just had a few problems with it that dragged it down to three stars
historybowler's review
3.0
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC!
I struggled with this book. The portrayal of the main character was extremely relatable and realistic. However, despite how great of a job Burgess does in depicting the harsher sides of Autism/ASD, the ending felt a little too rushed, especially with the subplots.
I struggled with this book. The portrayal of the main character was extremely relatable and realistic. However, despite how great of a job Burgess does in depicting the harsher sides of Autism/ASD, the ending felt a little too rushed, especially with the subplots.