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mediocremasen's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I may end up changing my rating later but at this point after just having read it I couldn't give it three.
It wasn't a bad book, I actually really liked the premise and the characters and the starts to their plot lines, both together and separate.
However, those plot lines didn't grow in a satisfying way. They were there when the romance plot called for it but that was it. I understand making the romance the dominant storyline, but the other plot lines were interesting and compelling too. I would have loved to see them unfold in a satisfying way.
There was also quite a few instances where we were told about developments instead of seeing them.
Overall a decent book, but there's something about good base stories not living up to their potential that is worse than a bad story.
It wasn't a bad book, I actually really liked the premise and the characters and the starts to their plot lines, both together and separate.
However, those plot lines didn't grow in a satisfying way. They were there when the romance plot called for it but that was it. I understand making the romance the dominant storyline, but the other plot lines were interesting and compelling too. I would have loved to see them unfold in a satisfying way.
There was also quite a few instances where we were told about developments instead of seeing them.
Overall a decent book, but there's something about good base stories not living up to their potential that is worse than a bad story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Emotional abuse
anneliedip's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Good book, that was easy to read. I liked the main characters and that the scenes with conflict didn't end abrupt. Most of the times they really talked it out. The main focus was on living one's truth and authentic self and coming out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Homophobia
bumblemee's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Liked the characters and the themes it dealt with a lot; like being queer and an athlete, how to find a way to help the community you are a part of and feel a great wish to be helpful for in a productive way etc. It did not connect with me on a deeper level for some reason, but I think I would've loved it if I read it as a teenager.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Sexual content
fanhhb's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse
deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, and Biphobia
Minor: Transphobia and Domestic abuse
grace_alice's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.0
Personally, I did not like this book and it was incredibly disappointing. This was my first time reading a WLW book and I was excited to find it at my bookstore as I struggle to find LGBTQIA+ books that aren’t MLM. Unfortunately, it reads like a Wattpad fanfiction and one of the characters, Morgan, was completely irritating throughout the book. She was completely self-entitled and arrogant but this all gets brushed over because she does things to better the LGBTQIA+ community. Just because you help a community doesn’t mean you have the right to try and dictate how much people express themselves. These flaws are “resolved” at the end of the book, but the way she outted Ruby and had the audacity to say she didn’t was the last straw. Also, the fact that this was just brushed over, is inappropriate especially for a young adult book. Teens shouldn’t read this and think it is okay. It can be extremely dangerous and harmful to the person being outted and should be taken seriously. Ruby I felt was a much better character and by the end of the book I was just waiting for her chapters to I could hear someone else’s thoughts other than Morgan’s.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Outing, Alcohol, and Homophobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
alicia231's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Emotional abuse
cayleigh_sorella's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
This was okay. It was written weird, though. At times it felt like it was written by two different people - in the same way that you could tell multiple co-wrote the Cursed Child. At times, the narrative read like it was written by an adult, and then it would switch over to one written by a teenager.
The characters were good. It was important to see each other their perspective about themselves and how the rest of the world perceived them. I did find Morgan to be a little high and mighty about her queerness. However, that unrelenting acceptance of herself - which then gets pushed onto the queer people around her - fits with the teenager mindset. It was nice to see a Pride Club that wasn't hiding but rather was active in the school community. It allowed for the statement to be made that athletes, especially those wanting to play in college with the chance of going pro, hide their queerness. I did appreciate with Ruby's character that she neither hid her poverty nor was picked on for it, and that the author didn't shy away from the psychological abuse her mother inflicted upon her. It was obvious to see how debilitating constantly made to feel guilty for simply existing can be for someone. It was a nice contrast between the girls that they communicated differently and had different needs, which reflected the way in which they were raised.
For a queer YA book, this was good. The dialogue was fine, the stunted communication between the girls felt in-character and justified. However, the ending felt a little rushed. It was nice to see some sapphic representation. The YA market is saturated with mlm, this was refreshing.
The characters were good. It was important to see each other their perspective about themselves and how the rest of the world perceived them. I did find Morgan to be a little high and mighty about her queerness. However, that unrelenting acceptance of herself - which then gets pushed onto the queer people around her - fits with the teenager mindset. It was nice to see a Pride Club that wasn't hiding but rather was active in the school community. It allowed for the statement to be made that athletes, especially those wanting to play in college with the chance of going pro, hide their queerness. I did appreciate with Ruby's character that she neither hid her poverty nor was picked on for it, and that the author didn't shy away from the psychological abuse her mother inflicted upon her. It was obvious to see how debilitating constantly made to feel guilty for simply existing can be for someone. It was a nice contrast between the girls that they communicated differently and had different needs, which reflected the way in which they were raised.
For a queer YA book, this was good. The dialogue was fine, the stunted communication between the girls felt in-character and justified. However, the ending felt a little rushed. It was nice to see some sapphic representation. The YA market is saturated with mlm, this was refreshing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Lesbophobia
jonnareads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Emotional abuse