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gvainisi's review against another edition
5.0
just finished my re-read. bawled my eyes out. loved it more than i can say
kmarkus15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
3.25
This is a difficult read. The content is hard and certainly could triggering.
Having said that it is a beautifully exposition of both the queer experience and that of a survivor of SA.
As a CIS white man I found it very informative and in the end heartwarming. I also was surprised how relate able I found the MC seeing as we monumentally different traumas and life experiences.
Having said that it is a beautifully exposition of both the queer experience and that of a survivor of SA.
As a CIS white man I found it very informative and in the end heartwarming. I also was surprised how relate able I found the MC seeing as we monumentally different traumas and life experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content, Biphobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
mbene502's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
kkcarano's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
mtomchek's review against another edition
3.75
"We're old enough now to know that joy is not dependent on another person, no matter how much we want it to be."
Haley Jakobson has enchanted us with this lovely debut novel. It was exciting and eye-opening on many topics. Dealing with your past life and growing into an older version of yourself can be challenging. We can keep the people we love in our lives but also let them go at the same time. Challenging topics, a young voice, exploring current gender topics whilst also sprinkling in some light humor. A great, young novel. Eager to see what she does in the future.
Haley Jakobson has enchanted us with this lovely debut novel. It was exciting and eye-opening on many topics. Dealing with your past life and growing into an older version of yourself can be challenging. We can keep the people we love in our lives but also let them go at the same time. Challenging topics, a young voice, exploring current gender topics whilst also sprinkling in some light humor. A great, young novel. Eager to see what she does in the future.
westhebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
( I listened to the audiobook of this so I will also be talking about the narrator's performance)
I have so much love for this book that I can't put it into words so I will say this. this book means so much to me it taught me things about myself, it made me realize things I may not have realized as soon as I did if I had not read it. I went through a friend break-up very similar to Sav's though certain events happened in the opposite order, it still helped me feel seen. this book made me so emotional, immediately after I finished it I sat curled up in the guest room at my aunt's house holding back sobs. along with all those things I found my name in this book and for that reason I will forever be grateful for its existence and it will always hold a special place in my heart and so will Wes the character I got my name from.
Jenna Kay did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life and telling Sav's story
I have so much love for this book that I can't put it into words so I will say this. this book means so much to me it taught me things about myself, it made me realize things I may not have realized as soon as I did if I had not read it. I went through a friend break-up very similar to Sav's though certain events happened in the opposite order, it still helped me feel seen. this book made me so emotional, immediately after I finished it I sat curled up in the guest room at my aunt's house holding back sobs. along with all those things I found my name in this book and for that reason I will forever be grateful for its existence and it will always hold a special place in my heart and so will Wes the character I got my name from.
Jenna Kay did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life and telling Sav's story
hannahbanana0909's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
samwall's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This story is about a young girl navigating her new found sexuality while in school. However, there is some part of her past that continually pops up. When reading this it reminded me of how much self-discovery is done in college, how you’re navigating who you were with you are becoming, and finding your people.
The dialogue at some points had me cringing - it felt as if someone was trying to incorporate what they had read about gay people and just dumped it all in there.
Other than the dialogue being weak the story itself was good, I was hooked in, and it was a nice palate cleanser from the other books i’ve read this year.
The dialogue at some points had me cringing - it felt as if someone was trying to incorporate what they had read about gay people and just dumped it all in there.
Other than the dialogue being weak the story itself was good, I was hooked in, and it was a nice palate cleanser from the other books i’ve read this year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Biphobia
marielouise12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
suhmown's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
This read like how straight people think gay people act & talk. Hard to read.