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tinysierra's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I wish I had read Hazel’s Theory of Evolution when I was younger. Even thought the words aromantic and asexual weren’t used on page (they were explained at the end of the book), I could’ve related to Hazel so much. I had a friend in my life whose family had always been vocal about how their miscarriage affected their life, and I really felt for them. I think this book also would have helped me understand it more deeply!
Representation:
Lesbian moms
Aroace mc
Representation:
Lesbian moms
Aroace mc
Trans sc
Disabled sc
Disabled sc
Jewish sc
TW: death/miscarriage mentions, pregnancy,premature birth , morning sickness/vomiting mention, bullying (past), animal death (past), ableism faced by side character, car accident (past)
TW: death/miscarriage mentions, pregnancy,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Car accident, Vomit, Bullying, Animal death, and Ableism
emmieclassix's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Grief, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Car accident, Vomit, Medical content, and Death
elderflower's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Miscarriage
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Excrement
more content warnings: mild ableist languagesweekune's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
4.5/5
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident and Suicidal thoughts
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