Scan barcode
joensign's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism and Outing
teabrewer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Transphobia, and Racism
em_of_swags's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
while I found Chloe annoying at first, I've really grown attached to all those little gay characters.
this should kinda be mandatory reading for queer high schoolers who feel let down by the world
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual harassment, Outing, and Bullying
violetbooklover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
lunep's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Biphobia, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Transphobia
Minor: Death, Racism, Infidelity, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, and Alcohol
joensign's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Religious bigotry, and Transphobia
Minor: Outing and Racism
jachnax's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Transphobia
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Sexism, Racism, and Outing
icarusandthesun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i'm usually not a big fan of young adult and ya romances, but this was one of those pleasant exceptions.
the characters were likable and funny; especially chloe who essentially just roasted the hell out of most of these characters. her unflinchingly unfiltered opinions were quite entertaining. never before have i read someone refer to someone else as an "indie soft boy" in a book before, but turns out that's exactly what i needed in my life.
besides chloe, the other characters were fine as well. i thought rory was good vibes, and also really relatable because who doesn't want a couple of expensive stratoscasters on their wall??
i'm gonna be honest here and say that half of the time, i had no idea where the plot was going. the plot was a mellow rollercoaster and i was just in there enjoying the ride, wherever it might take me.
as the plot and conflict neared their climax though, i became more and more unconvinved.
i didn't really like how the conflict was resolved.
i wasn't a big fan of rory's and smith's relationship arc, either. it was esentially just fanservice for all the yaoi obsessed girlies (and i mean that in the most gender-neutral way) who believe two dudes can't have an intimate relationship with each other that's not romantic. simply didn't feel realistic.
i still enjoyed the book though, more because of the language and dialogue than the plot to be honest, but that's alright.
it was also really interesting to explore these themes in a christian small-town school typa setting.
a queer, lighthearted read.
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Transphobia
itsheyfay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But I really liked how McQuiston wrote the friendships and developed the characters.
Not too bad for a YA romance, and not too bad for my first Casey McQuiston novel.
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Transphobia, Cursing, Ableism, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Racism, and Cancer
katndrsn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Outing, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia