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emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
I absolutely loved the aro-ace representation in this book. Attention was drawn to not only Georgia’s experience, but also to other experiences concerning people part of the aspectrum. Sometimes the use of words like “disgust” and “hate” to refer to sexual experience felt a bit repetitive (sometimes aggressive?), but maybe that was intentional to drive the point across.
The friendship disputes between Rooney and Pip were often quite entertaining and the fallout between middle-school friends very relatable. However, the way in which these came about was frustrating - in a way that didn’t make the main character extremely likeable. It was nice to see how these events were resolved and tied back to the main plot.
Loved the focus on the play in the side-plot, but I personally don’t really care for Shakespeare.
Overall a very enjoyable and informative read, with some minor frustrations here and there.
The friendship disputes between Rooney and Pip were often quite entertaining and the fallout between middle-school friends very relatable. However, the way in which these came about was frustrating - in a way that didn’t make the main character extremely likeable. It was nice to see how these events were resolved and tied back to the main plot.
Loved the focus on the play in the side-plot, but I personally don’t really care for Shakespeare.
Overall a very enjoyable and informative read, with some minor frustrations here and there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
One of the main side characters, Sunil, uses he/they pronouns (as depicted when wearing a pin that says “he/they”). However, throughout the book, Sunil is only referred to as “he”. Although that is one of their pronouns, I think it’s kind of counterintuitive to never use they/them, which might come over as somewhat insensitive. I don’t know whether this was an oversight (which I believe it was, considering Alice uses she/they pronouns herself), but thought I would mention it. ***I read a first edition, perhaps this has been changed in reprints.***
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