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abigaildrozek's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
whatisoatmilk's review against another edition
3.0
i liked this book. it was cute and cheesy (incredibly millenial) and i loved the family/friend dynamics. i didnt really understand any kf the political stuff but whatevs
kelsimarirobb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
elenasch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
I read this book in tandem with a few horror novels I’m working through as a bit of a palate cleanser before I went to sleep at night — the cartoon after the horror movie so to speak. I was expecting an easy, fluffy, tooth-achingly-sweet read, but then I got fully swept away by this beautiful story and devoured the book much faster than I meant to.
The tenderness that this book has — I think my heart grew three sizes, grinch-style, by the time I’d finished reading. Reading this was like remembering what it was like to fall in love for the first time. The way that the author handles a coming-out story, with the all of the stresses and fears and questions and was SO true to life, and I saw a lot of familiar feelings and experiences reflected in these pages. Every relationship in the book felt real.
I don’t think this book will be for everyone, but boy was it for me. I’m genuinely floored by how much I enjoyed this, and how such a corny premise (sorry but it’s true) can become such an incredible tapestry that so lovingly displays the colors of first love / family dynamics / political interest / found family / coming of age / hope for the future / belief in the indomitability of the human spirit.
And at its heart, a beautifully, unapologetically, celebrator-ily queer love story. Cue the sparkles and rainbows, I’m already looking forward to my re-read.
The tenderness that this book has — I think my heart grew three sizes, grinch-style, by the time I’d finished reading. Reading this was like remembering what it was like to fall in love for the first time. The way that the author handles a coming-out story, with the all of the stresses and fears and questions and was SO true to life, and I saw a lot of familiar feelings and experiences reflected in these pages. Every relationship in the book felt real.
I don’t think this book will be for everyone, but boy was it for me. I’m genuinely floored by how much I enjoyed this, and how such a corny premise (sorry but it’s true) can become such an incredible tapestry that so lovingly displays the colors of first love / family dynamics / political interest / found family / coming of age / hope for the future / belief in the indomitability of the human spirit.
And at its heart, a beautifully, unapologetically, celebrator-ily queer love story. Cue the sparkles and rainbows, I’m already looking forward to my re-read.
elvenstar's review against another edition
4.0
Przyjemna, urocza i zabawna, do przeczytania w kilka dni. Jedynie polskie tłumaczenie zostawia wiele do życzenia.
mel_96's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this book but I had some trouble in certain scenes due to the writing being not so great (in my personal opinion) in those parts. Otherwise it was a very well written book and I'm looking forward to reading it again in the future. I also am curious as to what the else the author has to offer.
li13eo's review against another edition
5.0
This was the right amount of angsty and adorable romance. I am an absolute sucker for this type of trash-lit (not actually trash, it's a name I have fondly adopted for a lot of great books that give me a fuzzy feeling and require me to think very little). RWRB has a lot of heart and gave me a LOT of feels. A great escapist book for the hopeless romantic.
laurav8_'s review against another edition
5.0
It’s like a blanket of hope, joy, love and friendship. Would read it again and again.
leatv's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.25