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trina8945's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
offbalance80's review
4.0
This is a genuinely fun, sweet story about a young woman coming to terms with life, loss, and herself. Sounds trite, but I assure you that there are some genuine laughs, and some great moments of honesty and growth for the characters. I hate how the term "coming of age" has become a trope unto itself, but this is what a coming-of-age book should be - you meet a character at one stage, then sigh, facepalm and cheer as they work to figure things out. It was also refreshing to have the story be about not a gay character coming out, but about them figuring out what to do when they are there, and how and who to have a relationship with. While not perfect (there are some threads that I wished hadn't been dropped, and a few things are a bit neat), it's an extremely sweet story and a solid first effort.
datgirllani's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ginnikin's review against another edition
I can't review this rationally or give it a rating. It hit me in some vulnerable places at a vulnerable time, but not in a bad way. I'm glad I read it.
pikasqueaks's review
2.0
I really, really wanted to like this book, but it reminded me of how strongly I dislike theater people.
bexellency's review
Sometimes YA is great. Sometimes it’s too teeneagery and angsty, like this one. Also, just not compelling writing or storytelling. The beginning bored me and suggested the book might never get around to content promised by the synopsis.
lautir's review
5.0
Another book read in one day!
I'm not sure where this comes from in the book store, Teen section I would hope. In which case it's a lovely find for a teen novel and an absolutely adorable read. It's heartbreaking and touching all at once, being simply written with great pacing.
I'm not sure where this comes from in the book store, Teen section I would hope. In which case it's a lovely find for a teen novel and an absolutely adorable read. It's heartbreaking and touching all at once, being simply written with great pacing.