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britreads's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I wish there was more complexity to the side characters. I hate romance novels where the characters have no friends whatsoever. It's hard because I grew up in a small, judgmental town and I know how people are in that environment, but there is some complexity to their inner selves. It's disappointing that nearly all of the characters in here, aside from Ryan, were just stereotypical small town, conservative jerks. Also with the ending
I liked Ryan. He was probably my favorite character in here.
While this wasn't my favorite read, I am glad that a book like this exists and that it ends on such a hopeful note.
Moderate: Physical abuse, Homophobia, and Racism
adrianas65's review
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Medical trauma, and Grief
Moderate: Outing, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
ace_ofhearts'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
4.5
A quick read that I ate through in 2 days. I felt well immersed in the setting and characters, and I cried through part of the book. Every part of the story was very well thought out, and I would probably even read it again some time.
If you're looking for a 'young lesbian in a conservative town' story, I couldn't recommend this book more highly :)
Check out the content warnings btw
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Medical trauma
Minor: Animal death
gloriabyrd'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
owlymay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
thehomiemona's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol
tejanafeminist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol and Physical abuse
megwilli's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Racism
strawberry_seagull's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Physical abuse
frog_appreciator's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse