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cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book even with misscomnication and low key insta-love romance was cute, mostly l like Ruby as character.
elliedegarmo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ireadingbooks's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
thepetitepunk's review
4.0
This is the kind of YA contemporary that I love so, so much. Witty dialogue, enemies-to-loves bantering, opposing character traits, and a whole lot of external/internal conflict. I think many LGBTQ+ readers will see some of their own thoughts, emotions, and experiences reflected in both of our main characters, Ruby and Morgan. I especially liked Ruby’s POV as she worked through understanding her bisexuality.
Now, when I say I really enjoyed and related to a book, I can also usually follow that statement with saying that I can already point out the parts that most people won’t like (which are often the parts that resonated with me). Ruby and Morgan do not have a clean, cookie-cutter YA romance. It’s messy and confusing, with an ample helping of miscommunication and suppressed feelings. Prepare for a good amount of fighting and frustration. For the most part, I didn’t mind the constant bickering and opposition—I felt like the characters’ mindsets and reactions made sense against the backdrop of the story. However, there were times that it felt a bit too overbearing and made me question what Morgan and Ruby saw in each other.
Overall this is a great queer contemporary exploring LGBTQ+ identities and adolescence!
✧ ✧ ✧
≪reading 31 books for 31 days of july≫
╰┈➤ 1. the ones we're meant to find by joan he
╰┈➤ 2. rise to the sun by leah johnson
╰┈➤ 3. some girls do by jennifer dugan
Now, when I say I really enjoyed and related to a book, I can also usually follow that statement with saying that I can already point out the parts that most people won’t like (which are often the parts that resonated with me). Ruby and Morgan do not have a clean, cookie-cutter YA romance. It’s messy and confusing, with an ample helping of miscommunication and suppressed feelings. Prepare for a good amount of fighting and frustration. For the most part, I didn’t mind the constant bickering and opposition—I felt like the characters’ mindsets and reactions made sense against the backdrop of the story. However, there were times that it felt a bit too overbearing and made me question what Morgan and Ruby saw in each other.
Overall this is a great queer contemporary exploring LGBTQ+ identities and adolescence!
✧ ✧ ✧
≪reading 31 books for 31 days of july≫
╰┈➤ 1. the ones we're meant to find by joan he
╰┈➤ 2. rise to the sun by leah johnson
╰┈➤ 3. some girls do by jennifer dugan
radler's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
erj773'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
I'm aching.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Violence
hntodd's review against another edition
3.0
I'll give this book three stars for the first 2/3 of the book or so. After Ruby and Morgan have their moment at the party it starts going downhill. Morgan becomes more and more insufferable and Ruby's character suddenly changes. I couldn't even finish the book because of how bad Morgan become. She was so mean to Ruby despite knowing she didn't want to come out beforehand. Ruby doesn't have accepting parents like Morgan does. I hate the "everyone needs to be out because I am" mindset she has and how awful she is about it. I also hate how fast they fall in love, it's cliché and doesn't make any sense. Disappointed, especially because I listened to 7 hours of the audio book already when it started going downhill.
joanna1905's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute and I did really enjoy it! It had a solid premise that worked as a good back drop for a romance. The plot about Megan getting kicked out of school was sad but also gave voice to a real issue queer kids face. I liked the athlete and pageant queen/mechanic thing, it was a cute dynamic.
I think my one gripe with this book that kept it from getting a higher rating was the whole plot about Megan wanting Ruby to be out, her lack of consideration for Ruby’s situation was really frustrating and despite what Megan says she did in fact out Ruby. Megan eventually realises she was in the wrong but it did feel a little too late for me, particularly when it ended with Megan getting what she wanted anyway. I think plots with queer teenagers being too militant about queerness can work really well, because it reflects a real issue within the community, but this book just didn’t execute it quiet well enough (particularly compared to something like Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl).
All in all it was a cute read, it dealt with some serious issues and did a fairly good job of it.
I think my one gripe with this book that kept it from getting a higher rating was the whole plot about Megan wanting Ruby to be out, her lack of consideration for Ruby’s situation was really frustrating and despite what Megan says she did in fact out Ruby. Megan eventually realises she was in the wrong but it did feel a little too late for me, particularly when it ended with Megan getting what she wanted anyway. I think plots with queer teenagers being too militant about queerness can work really well, because it reflects a real issue within the community, but this book just didn’t execute it quiet well enough (particularly compared to something like Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl).
All in all it was a cute read, it dealt with some serious issues and did a fairly good job of it.
shaunie991's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars rounded to 5.
Good writing and narration. Believable story. Pleasantly queer in every way. Relavent. Could easily see this as a B-rated movie.
Good writing and narration. Believable story. Pleasantly queer in every way. Relavent. Could easily see this as a B-rated movie.