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chrissi93's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
books_tea_and_fantasy's review
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 9
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 9
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 9
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 9
velusica's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
linndt's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a sweet book about mental health and the ending was so sweet. It was written well and I liked the MC, but she was also a bit of a bitch. Overall the characters were sweet and the reveal was well done.
forgacsilana's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
tiger_lily07's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.5
thepetitepunk's review
3.0
In a good portion of my reviews, I mention the cover of the book. I wish I could say I don't choose books by their covers but...I do. And the cover for We Are Okay is absolutely gorgeous, which is appropriate because Nina LaCour's writing is beautifully detailed—she writes in the kind of way where you can see and feel every word.
Although it's full of vibrant writing, We Are Okay is a quiet book. It's slow, with not much plot, but it will make you hurt in the same way Marin, alone in New York, is hurting. This is a book of love, of loss, of pain, of healing.
Because the plot was so slow, I actually don't have much to say about this book besides it was emotional with wonderful characters. I did find myself getting bored with the pacing though. The purpose of this book is to make you feel, but I really wanted more plot out of it. I kept reading since I loved the way Nina LaCour sewed together every sentence, but looking at the bigger picture, it wasn't that entertaining. Still, I thought it was beautiful, even though it was too slow for my taste.
Although it's full of vibrant writing, We Are Okay is a quiet book. It's slow, with not much plot, but it will make you hurt in the same way Marin, alone in New York, is hurting. This is a book of love, of loss, of pain, of healing.
Because the plot was so slow, I actually don't have much to say about this book besides it was emotional with wonderful characters. I did find myself getting bored with the pacing though. The purpose of this book is to make you feel, but I really wanted more plot out of it. I kept reading since I loved the way Nina LaCour sewed together every sentence, but looking at the bigger picture, it wasn't that entertaining. Still, I thought it was beautiful, even though it was too slow for my taste.
jess_mango's review
4.0
Marin has move to New York and left her life in San Francisco behind. She didn't tell anyone in her old life what upset her. She just up and left, moving to college early. Her former best friend Mabel is clueless as to why Marin has left without a word. Present day is winter break in New York, where Marin is all alone in an empty dorm. Mabel is coming for a visit. With flashbacks to her time in high school, we learn about Marin & Mabel's friendship and Marin's relationship with her grandfather that raised her.