Scan barcode
valerian_honeybee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia
alicelalicon's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Self harm
rustedguina's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse
czoltak's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Cursing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm
kateroganwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Self harm
artiee's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Self harm
brenn_a_boo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The premise of the story is that Caleb develops empathy and discovers he is a part of a rare group of humans called Atypicals. As he grapples with controlling his abilities, he discovers that he REALLY likes the way Adam feels, and from this they form a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, Adam has depression, so that puts a damper on things. Oh, and Adam's parents have done some questionable research on Atypicals in the past, which is awkward for everyone.
Overall, I thought this book spent far too long in the quagmire of the high school boy brain and not enough time actually developing a plot. The barebones are there--a few other Atypicals get cameos, Caleb's therapist is terrified of some Atypical watch dog group called AM, the mysterious research Adam's parents have a hand in--but ultimately this book only gives plot crumbs and instead goes all in on the boys internal dramas.
Even still, I didn't hate it. I did feel for both Adam and Caleb at different times, even if I found Caleb to be a more likeable character, and I was rooting for them to figure their problems out.
Is this book worth a reread? No, not really. Will I read "A Neon Darkness", another book about Atypicals? Probably not. Will I read something else by the same author? Maybe.
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Self harm
clhtdr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
dodecashedron's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Bullying
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
janis_wolfie's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Self harm