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paige_is_me's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
muppetymelody's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
stefaniejane's review against another edition
5.0
I somehow forgot how much I love Rebecca Stead. I identified so much with Bea! Yay, positive representation of therapy. And obviously, a happy ending for the LGBT parent (despite a small bigot hiccup).
therealbel's review against another edition
5.0
I *loved* this mid grade book. The characters feel so real that you could almost touch them. I was truly sorry when the book was over.
pangobooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
flintsloveofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I should know better by now than to read certain books while at the front desk because inevitably they will make me cry. This is one of those books, and they're mostly happy tears with a little bit of sadness because life. I love Rebecca Stead's writing and the way she makes her worlds so vivid and realistic. This book is excellent.
lyctors's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
5.0
Rebecca Stead is back at it again. She's one of those authors who I read every new release sight unseen. I went into this one totally cold and loved it. At one point, it started to feel a little too convenient, but then she didn't hesitate to muddy the waters again before the end. I still think When You Trap a Tiger is my Newbery pick, but this one will definitely be in the conversation.
bookish_mrs_w's review against another edition
5.0
I’m pretty sure I cried through the entire second half. This little book had so much good stuff packed into about anxiety and feelings, forgiveness, acceptance and family. It was so simply said and yet, it was said in such a beautiful way through incredible story telling. This one will stay with me for a very long time.