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rachelstopreads's review
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? No
4.0
๐ง I cannot say that this is my normal genre but I was scrolling through Libby looking for a super short and highly rated audiobook and this one met both of those standards! Plus I was immediately drawn to the cover because ๐
๐ I would highly recommend this to any middle-grade reader but also to adults looking for a short, meaningful read!
What I loved
๐ธ the writing style
Iโve never read anything written in verse like this!
๐ธ short and quick chapters
I read this in under 3 hours
๐ธ diverse cast of characters
cognitively and ethnically
๐ธ dual POV
+ two different audiobook narrators
๐ธ characters written to act their ages
7th graders acting like 7th graders
๐ธ interesting look into Touretteโs and the stigmas associated with it
๐ธ HEA
Why not 5 stars
๐ I wish Calli got a better apology from her mom
๐ the mom and other stupid adults
Favorite Quotes
๐ โWouldn't talking about something make it better understood?โ
๐ โWanna know something about the moon? No matter where youโre standing on earth, it always looks the sameโ
๐ I would highly recommend this to any middle-grade reader but also to adults looking for a short, meaningful read!
What I loved
๐ธ the writing style
Iโve never read anything written in verse like this!
๐ธ short and quick chapters
I read this in under 3 hours
๐ธ diverse cast of characters
cognitively and ethnically
๐ธ dual POV
+ two different audiobook narrators
๐ธ characters written to act their ages
7th graders acting like 7th graders
๐ธ interesting look into Touretteโs and the stigmas associated with it
๐ธ HEA
Why not 5 stars
๐ I wish Calli got a better apology from her mom
๐ the mom and other stupid adults
Favorite Quotes
๐ โWouldn't talking about something make it better understood?โ
๐ โWanna know something about the moon? No matter where youโre standing on earth, it always looks the sameโ
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Ableism, and Racism
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
rain08's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Minor: Racism and Death of parent
mandi4886's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy and Vomit
crystalmethany's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Minor: Pregnancy
typedtruths's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
The audiobook was phenomenal but I hate reading about bullies being forgiven.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Child abuse and Racism
Minor: Pregnancy
catladyreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Bullying
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