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bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a beautifully written book, it deals with heavy subjects like homophobia and lack of acceptance from parents but in a way that doesn’t bring you down, even through all there’s this element of hope carrying Julian, this sense of found family and love.
I think it does portray very well how Mexicans are (mostly) regarding toxic masculinity and colorism.
And then the romance was very well done too Julian and Matt were super cute together, and very realistic I think in how online relationships are more possible now than ever.
And the friends are the best! Lu specially was super funny.
And the narrator was outstanding!!!
korrinstar's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
bocasbri's review against another edition
4.0
jujuvansunshine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
a_j0n_3s's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
frankiebookdragon_'s review against another edition
1.0
0.5
Y no es por ser mezquino es que... Me aburrió tanto que tengo un profundo dolor de cabeza. Ah, quería que me gustara pero nope. No fue para mi
Y no es por ser mezquino es que... Me aburrió tanto que tengo un profundo dolor de cabeza. Ah, quería que me gustara pero nope. No fue para mi
sunny_r's review against another edition
4.0
heartfelt and (mostly) feel-good is how i would describe this book, though the romantic plot felt a bit unrealistic. on one hand, the book evokes feelings of nostalgia for that time in high school when you’re moving on and saying goodbyes and learning how to come into yourself, which is definitely the context in which this book should be enjoyed. on the other hand, and maybe this is because i’ve just moved on from that part of my life, everything felt a bit too idealistic and naive. though i can acknowledge that that’s part of the point of the book (or at least part of the perspective that i think the author is trying to capture), it took away somewhat from my own enjoyment of everything. the seeming lapse in realism (from major events that i hinted at before and even minor things like outdated/unrelatable teenage habits) contrasted with very relatable things that do exist in my daily life (like tiktok references), which made it harder to appreciate jules’ perspective on things. i just feel like i would’ve enjoyed this book a lot more when i was jules’ age, and though there’s nothing wrong with that, i wish i could enjoy it more right now. i did love that jules and his journey felt raw and real and comforting, even when it hurt.
24carrotgay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
aristotle & dante discover the secrets of the universe meets we are the ants!! this book made a habit of ripping my heart apart and then putting it back together. while a good bit of the story is lighthearted, it was much more intense and emotional than i expected. i loved every second though. the imagery of the sun and moon, mat and luna, was EVERYTHING!! this book is an instant fav!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry