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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
This was an amazing and fun read that I am surprised hasn't had more recognition. The plot was so very wholesome and cute. I loved every moment of this book start to finish. Asexual Wren Martian is a funny, witty and relatable character. Leo Reyes, the guy that is almost to perfect, is incredibly likable, funny and amazing. Though they both have their flaws that just go hand in hand. Wren is dealing with the problem of guilt and not wanting to leave town due to his Mom that passed from cancer. While Leo is also having trouble as his brother is losing his battle with cancer. The book had me laughing out loud, face hurting from smiling so much. Though the author somehow perfectly goes to deep emotional moments that had me on the verge of tears. The way Wren sees and thinks of Leo is so endearing. The big moment that unfolded at the dance had me folding. This book was an amazing journey and ride. This is one of my top reads as an amazing heart warming YA novel.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
emotional
funny
fast-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
I was floored by how good this book is. As someone who isn't usually enraptured by YA, I couldn't put this down. While I predicted the main problem/conclusion really easily, I think the reader is supposed to and I was Open Mouth Gasping at the twists at the end. I literally cannot remember the last time I had a visceral physical reaction of shock and/or joy like that. This book is everything.
The push/pull of being a senior in high school is extremely well written and relatable, which I think makes the asexual storyline equally accessible and easy to learn from. There are a variety of other themes in this book, grief/relationships/etc, so I felt I was learning about asexuality in a very organic and not at all trite way.
The cat named Beep is iconic
The push/pull of being a senior in high school is extremely well written and relatable, which I think makes the asexual storyline equally accessible and easy to learn from. There are a variety of other themes in this book, grief/relationships/etc, so I felt I was learning about asexuality in a very organic and not at all trite way.
The cat named Beep is iconic
emotional
funny
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
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Wren Martin Ruins it All is really funny. Please give me more asexual rom coms like this!
- Grouchy asexual male main character
- Aromantic best friend
CW:
- Grief after death of parent
- Discussions about cancer experienced by a side character off page
The audiobook narrator really captured Wren’s attitude well.
Relatable Wren quotes:
“I don’t trust tall people”
“Emotionally I want a McGriddle so badly I could cry.”
“I only hate-hate the Fourth of July. It’s loud and hot and irritating and American imperialism gets everywhere.”
If you like Wren Martin Ruins it All, you should also read:
- They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody
- The Breakup Lists by Adib Khorram
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent