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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
This is such a super good book to introduce the really hard issues of classism and gun control and domestic violence. It's so beautifully written, and my heart really hurt for Zoey, who was dealing with so so much when her job should have been just to get through middle school. I'd absolutely read Ms. Braden again, and I'd definitely buy this book for the young folks in my life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Abandonment, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Homophobia
Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
An easy read which touches on a lot of topics that are applicable to both school age children and adults. I would've liked the author to have gone more indepth with some of the topics because by the end it felt a little rushed/too quickly and neatly wrapped up. But I also understand this is for a younger audience so there is only so much detail or depth you can go without it being too heavy/dark for said younger audience. I did enjoy Zoey's growth throughout and a sort of found family situation at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
bandysbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t realize this was a Middle Grade book when I first picked up the audiobook through the library, but it became pretty clear pretty quickly. The narration is simple and though it does cover some deep topics, it does them in the way a child would understand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
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