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wholesomeandqueer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
tavernwench's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️ a wholesome story about coming of age and coming into one’s own identity. Unfortunately, the pacing of the story just didn’t grip me.
ailsareads's review against another edition
4.0
Queer romance ABOUNDS in this fantastic debut by Cynthia So (they/them). They have created a gorgeous little book which young people today will absolutely love - especially anyone who spends their time on Tumblr reading fanfic. Friendship, fandom, romance, growing up Chinese-British and food that will make your mouth water - I'm coming round their house for tea, please!
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. It will be reviewed by young people at my school soon too.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. It will be reviewed by young people at my school soon too.
melanieclyde's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
4.0
yamayayam's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
2.75
It was cute and fun but nothing special. The writing was fine and so were the characters but I wasn’t super invested in them. I think the author did a good job of bringing everything together in the end tho. Weird motif of needing to tell people you like them.
abfark's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
hnoss's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot recommend this book enough. It resonates with me as a queer reader who's had similar relationships as Elsie and Ada, and the queerness throughout this book is wonderful.
elizelizelizeliz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! For a while i was like "wait a queer story where literally everyone has a crush on the main character? I don't buy it." then i decided that even if that was true, you know, fair enough! Even though she was making terrible choices, being a teenager is a mess so i will accept it. (It may or may not have been an accurate take, just for the record.) And once i let myself just enjoy the ride, i really liked it. The characters were likeable but... imperfect. I want this book in high school libraries!
martob's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
elizelizeliz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! For a while i was like "wait a queer story where literally everyone has a crush on the main character? I don't buy it." then i decided that even if that was true, you know, fair enough! Even though she was making terrible choices, being a teenager is a mess so i will accept it. (It may or may not have been an accurate take, just for the record.) And once i let myself just enjoy the ride, i really liked it. The characters were likeable but... imperfect. I want this book in high school libraries!