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the_kara_kara's review
- 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
Graphic: Racism, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Medical trauma
darcygabe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Racism
caseythecanadianlesbrarian's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
It's an immensely readable story, with wonderful characters easy to root for. I especially loved how Stevie formed a friendship with Ryan, the only other Asian kid in town, even though they have a bit of a rough start. Nora and Stevie's easy banter was so cute and their immediate connection was very convincingly rendered -- it's not hard to believe they really are meant to be together.
I really liked Derrick's rom com debut, She Gets the Girl, which was co-authored with her wife Rachael Lippincott; while this one is also very romantic, the tone is a lot more serious. I will definitely check out what she writes next!
The audiobook is beautifully performed by Natalie Naudus.
Graphic: Homophobia and Child abuse
veggiestrawenjoyer13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
Minor: Physical abuse
smleeth93's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Xenophobia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol
mitchleso's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Medical content, Violence, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Cursing, Xenophobia, Abortion, Religious bigotry, and Emotional abuse
evelikesbooks's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Racism, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Homophobia
hanhantap's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
youbelongwithmira's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Medical content, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Animal death
hazelsnoot's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual content