Reviews

Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

sage_s's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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

4.75

book_busy's review against another edition

4.0

A poetic and beautiful book with many wise words and a lot of heart. Always comforting to read but this one definitely took what felt like a grimmer tone. Perhaps not as gripping as its predecessor because the whole courting pursuit is no more. However I still flew through this book for a reason: it's a very very solid addition to the myriad of queer YA fiction.

20jenny02's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

kassikassi44's review against another edition

5.0

Just about everything I’ve ever needed❤️

pepper_roni8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

sadie_g's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

This book is simply gorgeous. It made me cry and smile so much. 

I love the emphasis on friendships and all the types of love someone can have. And Ari and Dante’s love is beautiful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Violence

Moderate: Murder and Transphobia

noah_fence's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

binabolina's review against another edition

5.0

I really dont know what to say other then this was a very good book. the first time i read aristotle and dante i felt disappointed by the ending. this book is necessary.

elliot_os's review against another edition

5.0

ari and dante was written for me and me specifically

tanniedt's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

such a beautiful book. i’m still in awe after reading this. i’ve learnt so much about love, friendship and grief through this book and i will carry that knowledge with me for the res of my life. i really do encourage everyone to read this book and the first book at least once in their life. it is truly life changing.