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rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage
oliviabubl's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.75
this book was rlly interestingly written bc it wasn’t character driven but not plot driven either??? Like it was just random moments of a thirteen year old’s life (that were quite interesting but still rlly “what the fuck” to read about)
It doesn’t really have an overly thrilling plot or overly loveable characters, shocking turns of events are handled like everyday things and happen suddenly. Overall you’ll be double taking if certain stuff actually happened because the main characters seem so unbothered by that absolutely disturbing
turn of events.
lol. very random and fun tho!
It doesn’t really have an overly thrilling plot or overly loveable characters, shocking turns of events are handled like everyday things and happen suddenly. Overall you’ll be double taking if certain stuff actually happened because the main characters seem so unbothered by that absolutely disturbing
turn of events.
lol. very random and fun tho!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Sexual assault
Minor: Death
maviemerveilleuse's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Mental illness, Addiction, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
headachesince03's review
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Suicide, Sexism, Blood, Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Racism, and Rape
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
lianne_rooney's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage
rebeccaloosli's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A vivid coming of age story about friendship, truth and lies. Set in the Sea Cliff neighborhood of San Francisco, this book has a strong sense of place. Having recently moved to SF I loved the descriptions and commentary on the city. I love a story of young girl friendships and sisters so this book was right up my alley. Our main character, Eulabee, is smart, precocious and says some very funny things throughout the book. Her best friend, Maria Fabiola, likes attention and has a way about her that attracts it. She charms everyone she meets. Eulabee is really the only person that can see Maria Fabiola truthfully. This is an important dynamic to the story and I thought their relationship was written so well.
The depictions of friendship and the power dynamics within them are very relatable. Especially when you’re young and want to be accepted by your peers. Eulabee experiences sweet and innocent moments like a first crush. In contrast she also experiences trauma and humiliation. All along she’s trying to navigate school and the tension between her and her best friend.
The atmosphere in the book were great. I loved the voice of the story: narrated by Eulabee and filled with her observations.
There is mystery and curiosity that drives the story forward, carried by powerful scenes.
Overall, great read!
The depictions of friendship and the power dynamics within them are very relatable. Especially when you’re young and want to be accepted by your peers. Eulabee experiences sweet and innocent moments like a first crush. In contrast she also experiences trauma and humiliation. All along she’s trying to navigate school and the tension between her and her best friend.
The atmosphere in the book were great. I loved the voice of the story: narrated by Eulabee and filled with her observations.
There is mystery and curiosity that drives the story forward, carried by powerful scenes.
Overall, great read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
briwithabook's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I thought this was an excellent coming of age story. I really enjoyed the San Francisco setting as well as getting to know Eulabee, Faith, Julia, and Maria Fabiola. I thought each of their stories were interesting and unique, and as someone who was born in the early eighties, I loved being transported back to that decade through this story.
While Eulabee and her friends were definitely more brazen than I was at that age, I could totally connect with and understand the things they were going through. The early teens are such a tumultuous time for any young woman. This book covered several important and heavy topics, and my heart hurt for Eulabee and some of the things she endured.
Though her character was over the top, I have no doubt that there are plenty of real Maria Fabiolas in the world. I had a "Maria" in my life as a kid, just not to the extreme of the character in the book. But I really respected Eulabee for the way she handled that relationship, when it would've been so much easier to go along with her friend and keep the peace.
This was a quick and enjoyable read, and I thought the ending was perfect. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a coming of age story or that is nostalgic for the 80's.
Thank you to netgalley and Ecco for a copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.
While Eulabee and her friends were definitely more brazen than I was at that age, I could totally connect with and understand the things they were going through. The early teens are such a tumultuous time for any young woman. This book covered several important and heavy topics, and my heart hurt for Eulabee and some of the things she endured.
Though her character was over the top, I have no doubt that there are plenty of real Maria Fabiolas in the world. I had a "Maria" in my life as a kid, just not to the extreme of the character in the book. But I really respected Eulabee for the way she handled that relationship, when it would've been so much easier to go along with her friend and keep the peace.
This was a quick and enjoyable read, and I thought the ending was perfect. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a coming of age story or that is nostalgic for the 80's.
Thank you to netgalley and Ecco for a copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Death
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Blood
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