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bibliobrandie's review
4.0
Imagine if you had to find the one thing that you were best at!? We read this for our book club and it not only generated some of the best conversations we've had, but it was enjoyed by all.
bulfinch2's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
lillycano's review against another edition
3.0
Gearing up for my first year of working in a middle school. Very sweet book!
carolined314's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
A sweet coming out story with a loving family, a touch of OCD, and lots of Indian-in-Indiana context.
megpancoast's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
averypleasantpineapple's review against another edition
2.0
This felt to me very much like it was trying to be A Book About Important Issues. Rather than, you know, an engaging book that tackles some important stuff on the way. I also didn’t enjoy the rather simplistic writing. It’s been a while since I read children’s literature and I have no idea what kids read these days but I suspect the writing could have been more engaging while still keeping it level appropriate.
Read for Storygraph’s genre challenge and indeed it was something I never would have read normally.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, Racism, and Bullying
sagittariusreads_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
anitralee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
hannalliem's review
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.0
dreaming_book_witch's review
5.0
This book literally gripped me so tightly in the chest it hurt. The story was fantastic and it was so real. Coming out is one of the hardest things I can think of doing and I related to Rahul’s struggles on a personal level. And I also saw one of my best friends in him too. I’ve always had a bit of trouble understanding her OCD as she and I have different ticks, but this book helped me understand her a little better. I highly recommend this book to everyone! It was a fantastic read I devoured in one day.