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lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Confinement, Grief, Death, Homophobia, Alcohol, Car accident, Lesbophobia, and Racism
samantha_06x's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Drug use and Fire/Fire injury
nplunkie'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Grief
immovabletype'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism, Drug use, Grief, and Death
Minor: Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Hate crime
catboykit'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: Sexual content and Homophobia
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Racism
halfelfschollar'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
5.0
There was a lot of August, the main character, that I identify with. I'm also someone identifying within the bisexual label with no real experience with romance. I make up lives I could live with people I meet once and then never see again. I love school and research and take public transport because I can't drive and also have no idea what I'm doing with my life now that I've finished my first degree. I think that's part of why I loved the book a lot. There was just so much in her that I can see in myself, including a complicated relationship with family although the circumstances are different.
Jane was also someone I found myself drawn into. Being a lover of history I've spent a lot of time looking into Queer history, although my area of research was primarily that in Australia where I live. But I also know a lot of queer young people who don't know history, who don't really understand why we don't like cops or why the medical system makes us nervous. I hope Jane as a character inspires them to go read about why these things are the case.
The sex scenes weren't for me, the idea of having sex on public transport is always weird. But most sex scenes aren't for me so that's okay, it doesn't take too much away because that wasn't the focus of the story. The focus was the two falling in love and that is what sells this romance.
The highlight of the story, however, was not the romance. It was the friendships. Something this book does very well is show you queer friendships and community. When Niko and Myla say that August and Wess are stuck with them I believe them. When Wess is freaking out about his feelings for their neighbour I can identify that as a conversation I've had with friends. The way community rallies around them when they're trying to save a diner and they elitist the help of the gay bar is something that I could see happening. This book is full of queer rep and friendships and it's something that I loved reading.
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Grief, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident
murphy___'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
4.25
The Atmosphere was immersive and the writing style allowed a good flow. Since I was looking for a cozy read I did not mind that the first 50% were rather slow, but the pace and story picked up after that and lead to a satisfying plot overall.
I liked picking up this book, the sweetness and queerness definitely held my attention.
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Racism, Death, and Homophobia
Minor: Hate crime
kyrstin_p1989'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
3.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Classism, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Transphobia, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Biphobia, and Bullying
eleek0609'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, and Hate crime
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury
sagakam'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
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Homophobia
Moderate: Grief, Racism, and Death
Minor: Car accident and Hate crime