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cardaisy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was so fun! I originally read this series back in like grades 6-8, but saw some of them at a thrift store recently and decided to do a re-read and man this was good
It's a little dated and a bit cliche, and I can see now that it's clearly heavily Buffy-inspired, but it works well and I'm not mad at it. I just really liked it, maybe partially because of a nostalgia factor, but also just because it was a good read. Meg Cabot probably doesn't need me to give her her flowers, but I will anyway. She's a good fucking writer! Everything flows really nicely and the characters are engaging and loveable! I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this! It got me out of a reading slump that I felt coming on after a couple of meh reads!
I was worried Suze might be unlikeable, but imo Meg Cabot does a good job of making her a bit of an angsty teenager without being over the top and unbearable. She clearly loves her mom and it was really nice to see her overall get along with and start to form relationships with her step-dad and step-brothers. Really looking forward to reading the next one!
It's a little dated and a bit cliche, and I can see now that it's clearly heavily Buffy-inspired, but it works well and I'm not mad at it. I just really liked it, maybe partially because of a nostalgia factor, but also just because it was a good read. Meg Cabot probably doesn't need me to give her her flowers, but I will anyway. She's a good fucking writer! Everything flows really nicely and the characters are engaging and loveable! I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this! It got me out of a reading slump that I felt coming on after a couple of meh reads!
I was worried Suze might be unlikeable, but imo Meg Cabot does a good job of making her a bit of an angsty teenager without being over the top and unbearable. She clearly loves her mom and it was really nice to see her overall get along with and start to form relationships with her step-dad and step-brothers. Really looking forward to reading the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Racial slurs, Colonisation, Gun violence, and Homophobia
Suicide/gun violence:katie1904's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I loved this book as a teenager and wanted to re-read when I saw on Libby. This book has some parts that really did not age well.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia
teresab78's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia
britwalsh16's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is still one of my favorite series from when I was a kid! I reread it every few years, & it’s like stepping back in time, back to carefree days. I fall right back into the story! & fall in love with Suze & Jesse all over again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Incest, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, and Homophobia
nglidk's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Homophobia, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Blood
Minor: Slavery and Incest
laynemandros's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
this book did not age well it’s writing is not good but also it’s just like pretty problematic in the handling of sensitive issues (sexuality, weight, suicide, etc.) also the use of a homophobic slur several times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicide, Body shaming, and Bullying
ruby_louise's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A nice re-read. I loved these books as a young teen. However, it’s now quite dates and there is use of a homophobic slur at one point.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
natalie815's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
This was one of my favourite books as a teen and it’s still one of my favourites as an adult. I love the relationship and the banter between Suze and Jesse. I also very much love the fun supernatural elements.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
amanda884's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death
Minor: Blood, Colonisation, Homophobia, and Slavery
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