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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
demiromantic MC, asexual trans/non binary side character, queer platonic relationship, acearo side character, lesbian side characters.
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This wasn't a bad book. It was a fast and quick read, but my expectations weren't met. I was under the impression that the emphasis would be on platonic relationships, and it wasn't. If anything it was mostly about politics. I was also really frustrated with the main character. The answers that she was seeking were right in front of her, especially after she met Alex. She just refused to accept/see it.
LGBT+ rep:
bisexual demiromantic female mc
aroace transmasc nonbinary mc (uses he/him pronouns but does not want to be called sir)
aroace female sc
sapphic side characters
wlm (bi ace demiro w x straight male)
wlw (sapphic)
queerplatonic partner relationship
Other rep:
friendship love as strong as romantic love
Black sc
bipoc sc
CW:
immolation
arson
terrorist groups
extreme inequality
classism
incarcerated parent
dirty politics
bisexual demiromantic female mc
aroace transmasc nonbinary mc (uses he/him pronouns but does not want to be called sir)
aroace female sc
sapphic side characters
wlm (bi ace demiro w x straight male)
wlw (sapphic)
queerplatonic partner relationship
Other rep:
friendship love as strong as romantic love
Black sc
bipoc sc
CW:
immolation
arson
terrorist groups
extreme inequality
classism
incarcerated parent
dirty politics
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Just not feeling it right now, but I may pick it up later. (Read 5/20-6/5)
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Queer characters and coming-of-age on a political background storyline.
The political side of this story will only matter to those who already have an interest in politics, without knowing too much (because a lot of it is explanation of how politics work). I didn’t learn anything new and the “good” and “bad” sides (which are quite similar to our left and right) we’re established from the get go. Still, it had its moments.
I also figured out the plot twist about 100 pages in, waaaaaaay before the big reveal. It’s pretty obvious if you think about it even a little. I don’t think the book is made to keep you in the dark until then, and it’s fine that way.
To me, the political aspect was mostly just a backdrop for the really interesting thing: the QPR. We need more of those – and of different kinds of relationships in general – in literature.
This is it, the reason I gave this book an easy 4.75 stars. Having a QPR plainly written out, as well as a main character trying to understand her sexual and romantic orientations, is so refreshing. It feels good to have this kind of rep.
The political side of this story will only matter to those who already have an interest in politics, without knowing too much (because a lot of it is explanation of how politics work). I didn’t learn anything new and the “good” and “bad” sides (which are quite similar to our left and right) we’re established from the get go. Still, it had its moments.
I also figured out the plot twist about 100 pages in, waaaaaaay before the big reveal. It’s pretty obvious if you think about it even a little. I don’t think the book is made to keep you in the dark until then, and it’s fine that way.
To me, the political aspect was mostly just a backdrop for the really interesting thing: the QPR. We need more of those – and of different kinds of relationships in general – in literature.
This is it, the reason I gave this book an easy 4.75 stars. Having a QPR plainly written out, as well as a main character trying to understand her sexual and romantic orientations, is so refreshing. It feels good to have this kind of rep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Police brutality, Murder
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes