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abbyluvsfrogs444's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
3.75
I loved this one! Such a cute love story. Don't have much to say other than I really enjoyed it and I finished it sooo fast. Also the cover is absolutely stunning I am OBSESSED.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief, Religious bigotry, Classism, and Gaslighting
booksalacarte's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I appreciated reading about a MC with a disability and feeling challenged to expand my awareness of their experience. That Melissa See is an #ownvoices author, I was very excited to pick up this book! Many things were highlighted: disability/ableism, bullying, mental health/therapy, emotional neglect, panic attacks, and more with lgbt+ and diverse side characters.
The split POV didn’t really work, in my opinion. The voice of both the main characters were too similar, therefore confusing as a dual POV. I was very interested in the romantic tension in the beginning of the book. It seemed to be a great starting point, but then things very quickly moved onto the next dramatic plot point and I was left disappointed.
There was a definite pacing problem. I almost feel like there were flashpoints of plot that were set up, but the buildup and supportive writing to get to those points were not executed as fully as they could have been. Also, there was A LOT of different sub-plots in this 300 page book (like, a lot), each more dramatic than the rest, that took focus away from the main plot.
Over all, I was so excited for the representation, but found it not quite as fulfilling a read as I expected.
The split POV didn’t really work, in my opinion. The voice of both the main characters were too similar, therefore confusing as a dual POV. I was very interested in the romantic tension in the beginning of the book. It seemed to be a great starting point, but then things very quickly moved onto the next dramatic plot point and I was left disappointed.
There was a definite pacing problem. I almost feel like there were flashpoints of plot that were set up, but the buildup and supportive writing to get to those points were not executed as fully as they could have been. Also, there was A LOT of different sub-plots in this 300 page book (like, a lot), each more dramatic than the rest, that took focus away from the main plot.
Over all, I was so excited for the representation, but found it not quite as fulfilling a read as I expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Gaslighting, and Bullying
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cursing
MC is called the R word.heytherekaity's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Full review to be posted to Kait Plus Books on July 14 as part of the Colored Pages Book Tour!
Initial Review: I have a lot of things to say about this book, but I think the most important one for right now is that YOU, ME, AND OUR HEARTSTRINGS is absolutely AMAZING and WONDERFUL and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
Thank you so much to Colored Pages Tours, Scholastic, and Melissa See for sending me an early copy of this WONDERFUL book to read and review!
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Initial Review: I have a lot of things to say about this book, but I think the most important one for right now is that YOU, ME, AND OUR HEARTSTRINGS is absolutely AMAZING and WONDERFUL and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
Thank you so much to Colored Pages Tours, Scholastic, and Melissa See for sending me an early copy of this WONDERFUL book to read and review!
Blog | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest | Storygraph | Readerly
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Chronic illness, Classism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Gaslighting, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Grief
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