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pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Racial slurs, Hate crime, Bullying, Homophobia, Death of parent, Grief, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, and Car accident
lilifane's review against another edition
- 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
It was pretty clear from the beginning that this would be a predictable story, and I was right. But what surprised me the most was how there was no drama at all. So much potential for drama, but it was all resolved very quickly and in a wholesome way. That was really refreshing to all the angst and misunderstandings and miscommunication there usually are in these kinds of stories.
Don't get me wrong, this book deals with some sad and important issues, but it just chooses to concentrate on the positive things. I absolutely loved the friendship and found family aspect of this. And I was surprised by all the emotions I felt at several points which I was not prepared for.
This is just a fun, wholesome, queer read. Real life is much harder, I know, but I loved to imagine how everything could be better if people were just nicer to each other.
I enjoyed the writing style, though it might not be for everyone with all the pop culture references. And I do have an issue with some problematic stalker behavior at the beginning.
Graphic: Death of parent, Dysphoria, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Stalking
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, and Medical content
rynstagram's review against another edition
3.75
This book is a great example of how many different issues can be explored in an organic way rather than feeling forced. I'm amazed by the nuances Couch uses to talk about racism, homophobia/transphobia, identity, being kicked out of your home, losing a parent when young, physical trauma, and probably a few more things I'm forgetting.
I also like that the whole plot didn't revolve around figuring out who sent out the racist and homophobic email blast. Sure, it was part of it, but the focus was definitely on community and friendship and moving forward. They start their whole T-shirt stunt with the thought of revenge, but it ends up becoming something that brings people together and makes people more comfortable being themselves in many different ways. (*queues up 'Stick to the Status Quo' from HSM)
Plus, I have a soft spot for high school journalism classes, because that was one of the few parts of high school I can look back on fondly.
Anyway, this is a great story that I'm excited to see exists in the world for teens who are grappling with identity and trauma in their many different forms.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Abandonment, Islamophobia, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Transphobia and Car accident
shannanigans92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Transphobia, Alcohol, Blood, and Stalking
sofiajearally's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Car accident and Transphobia
kaylaphaneuf'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
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical trauma, and Vomit
bookcrushin'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Vomit, Transphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
yvonne_cl'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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
Minor: Ableism
daniellestarredpages's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
http://starredpages.com/2021/04/10/blog-tour-the-sky-blues-review-dream-cast/
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Transphobia, and Vomit