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morganperks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Vomit, and Racism
marthe1998's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
linesiunderline's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-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
4.0
“There are so many good ways to be in this world.”
This beautiful message encapsulates a lot of what this book is all about. I haven’t read a Middle Grade novel that offers representation in so many ways, without it seeming at all effort full or done to check boxes. This is a book that will give many young readers a feeling of being seen in literature, perhaps for the first time, and that is so important. I hope teachers, librarians and booksellers find ways to get it into the hands of kids who need it most.
I haven’t ever read a book for children where miscarriage and it’s aftermath was so much a part of the story. It is presented in a nuanced, honest way. Perhaps this will be the first time many young readers will even think about this experience, and this book would be a sensitive introduction to this difficult topic.
Loved the family dynamic here, and also the friendships Hazel cultivates. They are complex and imperfect and loving and true.
Hazel is sometimes pretty aggravating, but I suppose that makes her a typical middle schooler. I did find she seemed young for eighth grade. She struck me more as a sixth grader. This would be more of a book to put in the hands of a mature fifth or sixth grader than the average eighth grader I think.
It’s a quiet read, so not all kids will find that appealing, but no book is made for all kids.
A lovely read about how change comes to our lives, whether we are ready or not, and growing through it.
This beautiful message encapsulates a lot of what this book is all about. I haven’t read a Middle Grade novel that offers representation in so many ways, without it seeming at all effort full or done to check boxes. This is a book that will give many young readers a feeling of being seen in literature, perhaps for the first time, and that is so important. I hope teachers, librarians and booksellers find ways to get it into the hands of kids who need it most.
I haven’t ever read a book for children where miscarriage and it’s aftermath was so much a part of the story. It is presented in a nuanced, honest way. Perhaps this will be the first time many young readers will even think about this experience, and this book would be a sensitive introduction to this difficult topic.
Loved the family dynamic here, and also the friendships Hazel cultivates. They are complex and imperfect and loving and true.
Hazel is sometimes pretty aggravating, but I suppose that makes her a typical middle schooler. I did find she seemed young for eighth grade. She struck me more as a sixth grader. This would be more of a book to put in the hands of a mature fifth or sixth grader than the average eighth grader I think.
It’s a quiet read, so not all kids will find that appealing, but no book is made for all kids.
A lovely read about how change comes to our lives, whether we are ready or not, and growing through it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Vomit
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