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al3xa's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
i loved callie ❤️
also i listened to the audiobook and am so curious about the formatting because i know it was in verse! i loved the reader for callie but not the one for jinsong at all.
also i listened to the audiobook and am so curious about the formatting because i know it was in verse! i loved the reader for callie but not the one for jinsong at all.
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Self harm, and Bullying
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
🎧 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 😍
📚 I would highly recommend this to any middle-grade reader but also to adults looking for a short, meaningful read!
What I loved
🌸 the writing style
I’ve never read anything written in verse like this!
🌸 short and quick chapters
I read this in under 3 hours
🌸 diverse cast of characters
cognitively and ethnically
🌸 dual POV
+ two different audiobook narrators
🌸 characters written to act their ages
7th graders acting like 7th graders
🌸 interesting look into Tourette’s and the stigmas associated with it
🌸 HEA
Why not 5 stars
🚙 I wish Calli got a better apology from her mom
🚙 the mom and other stupid adults
Favorite Quotes
📖 “Wouldn't talking about something make it better understood?”
📖 “Wanna know something about the moon? No matter where you’re standing on earth, it always looks the same”
📚 I would highly recommend this to any middle-grade reader but also to adults looking for a short, meaningful read!
What I loved
🌸 the writing style
I’ve never read anything written in verse like this!
🌸 short and quick chapters
I read this in under 3 hours
🌸 diverse cast of characters
cognitively and ethnically
🌸 dual POV
+ two different audiobook narrators
🌸 characters written to act their ages
7th graders acting like 7th graders
🌸 interesting look into Tourette’s and the stigmas associated with it
🌸 HEA
Why not 5 stars
🚙 I wish Calli got a better apology from her mom
🚙 the mom and other stupid adults
Favorite Quotes
📖 “Wouldn't talking about something make it better understood?”
📖 “Wanna know something about the moon? No matter where you’re standing on earth, it always looks the same”
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
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Minor: Racism and Death of parent
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Bullying 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
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy and Vomit
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