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katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
Based on the blurb, I was expecting racism in the media industry to play a central role but it was barely even a side plot.
Audiobook:
I liked the narrator's voice, but was constantly turning the volume up and down (or I just hear the parts she read in a quiet voice). It was frustrating.
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment
joensign's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs, and Abandonment
atomicbritt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Fatphobia
tlaynejones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
stellahadz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book perfectly captures the feelings of shame and disappointment that come with adult life not panning out the way you wanted or expected. I loved Mickey's voice and her introspections about her work, her relationships, her family, and the level of control she can exert (or not exert) over her own life. I also thought the book did an amazing job of expressing the complex feeling of being known and seen in different ways by people from different parts of your life. Tembe Denton-Hurst is a very talented writer, and I look forward to reading more from her.
My only complaint is that the book's description felt a little misleading - the "media scandal" that brings Mickey back into the spotlight doesn't happen until very late in the book, and as a result the last 75 pages or so feel quite rushed and the ending wasn't as satisfying as I would have liked. I expected a bit more flashy drama, but the book was overall on the introspective side. I still enjoyed it, but I think the premise of Mickey returning to her hometown to escape her disappointment in herself and her life would have been strong enough to stand on its own.
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Cultural appropriation
peachani'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, and Alcohol
calamitydane'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
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Grief
maceydowns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Classism
alyssamayreads's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia
hawk_just_hawk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Religious bigotry