Reviews

Birthday by Meredith Russo

dumb_library's review

5.0

such an incredibly important read. i’m glad i gave this YA a chance even though i typically can’t connect. i didn’t have that issue w this one though. such beautiful characters and a gorgeous coming of age story.

leafblade's review

Me gustó un montón. Le habló a versiones de mí que me gustaría haber sido. Lo terminé anoche y procedí a tener el sueño más ñoño del universo. Los personajes me encantaron, me parecieron hiper humanos. Los saltos de tiempo super acertados, contaron lo necesario y dejaron por fuera lo necesario. Amé que tenga final feliz, pero que no parezca sacado de un delirio místico del mundo ideal. Si bien el salto de los 17 a los 18 años me pareció demasiado grande en character development, entiendo también que fue para terminar la historia donde la autora quería terminarla. Me llevo a Morgan y Eric cerquita del corazón, aunque sea para que me acompañen un rato.

No soy ajena a las acusaciones de abuso contra la autora, por eso va sin rating. Sí me parece ingenuo que la gente diga que no puede escribir personajes que sufren de abuso siendo abusadora, como si todo fuera tan blanco y negro como "o pegás o te pegan" (o tan fácil como que haber sido abusadx justifica/excusa que ahora abuses de alguien más). Me parece que conversaciones así no nos llevan a nada, y que hay que arrancar a ponerle un poco de nuance a las cosas.

joanna1905's review against another edition

4.0

Reread #2 - 07/04/2020

This book truly is cute as hell, so well written and a delightful emotional read.

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This was such a fantastic read! I wasn't sure what I'd think of this book as I didn't LOVE 'If I was your girl'. Not to say that it was a bad book, It just didn't live up to the hype I'd seen around it.

But this damn book is so sweet. I adore the relationship that Eric and Morgan have and it was so wonderful seeing it shift and grow over the years. I also loved their devocation towards one another, they truly have always loved one another and it was so beautiful to read about.

While I did like this format part of me also wishes it was structured like a normal novel so we could get MORE of them however, I think this format was still perfect for this book.

sambolter's review against another edition

5.0

Give me emotion, tears, and a romance years in the making and you’ve got yourself a 5 star book.

gracepizza40's review

Spoiler

The ending disappointed me. why did they have to have the super happy, unrealistic ending? ):

molly_booklover's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

catsunshine's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense 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

3.75

xkoo_kiex's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad

5.0

marieintheraw's review

4.0

This is an emotional journey. It follows two kids from 13 until 18 through snapshots of their lives. And, oh goodness, do you get attached. My only qualm really is that you can't tell how long a section for a year will last as it varies by year. Due to that, it takes sometime adjust every time there is a time jump. Overall, my heart felt so many things and I cried a bunch.

I received an ecopy of this through netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.

carleen_99's review

emotional 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

3.5