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thereserose's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
miloblue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really loved this book a lot. Both the characters and plot are complex in a way that I really appreciated. I think there’s definitely some stuff that went unexplored, but it’s hard to know for sure where that would have taken the story.
I think, if you like the cute ensemble cast of Heartstopper then you might find affinity and enjoyment with this. And yes, the ending is happy enough. 🥰🥰
I think, if you like the cute ensemble cast of Heartstopper then you might find affinity and enjoyment with this. And yes, the ending is happy enough. 🥰🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Racism
arabellasbookshelves's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
I adored Elsie’s story throughout this book and her own journey of self discovery. Such a wondrous book and I am so happy to have read it as there were many moments and realisations that truly resonated with me and I felt so attached to all of our characters. I could not put this book down I only wish it had been longer as I truly didn’t want this book to end.
I adored Elsie’s story throughout this book and her own journey of self discovery. Such a wondrous book and I am so happy to have read it as there were many moments and realisations that truly resonated with me and I felt so attached to all of our characters. I could not put this book down I only wish it had been longer as I truly didn’t want this book to end.
cj_parsley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
jaytalking's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Loved this — a wholesome, soft, sapphic light read.
Sometimes the narration/dialogue pulled me out of the story a bit, and interrupted my flow of reading — but overall really enjoyed it.
Sometimes the narration/dialogue pulled me out of the story a bit, and interrupted my flow of reading — but overall really enjoyed it.
ninovg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
This book was so freaking good. I teared up and squealed at so many parts. To have had something like this growing up would’ve been a game changer for my self discovery but that it exists now is an incredible thing. Absolutely adored our MC and she was so relatable and I just felt instantly connected to her and her experiences. Truly a masterpiece. One of the best coming of age stories I’ve read in a while. The pacing was great too and the dialogue between characters was so realistic and I felt like I was experiencing my teen years again.
catpanda1's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? No
5.0
readinginviolet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
This was a cute read! I loved So’s writing, their use of metaphor was absolutely gorgeous. I also loved the discussions of self-perception, race, and sexuality in the book. I enjoyed all the different plot threads in the book, though I felt like some were underdeveloped and could’ve been cut to dedicate more time to others. I also felt like the plot was incredibly predictable and the pacing could’ve used some work. An enjoyable dread overall.
dododenise's review against another edition
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
3.5
A lovely story.
At some points it did slow down a bit too much for me and I grew bored. I don’t think I was hooked enough for how long the story was. But then there was also parts where I devoured the pages.
At some points it did slow down a bit too much for me and I grew bored. I don’t think I was hooked enough for how long the story was. But then there was also parts where I devoured the pages.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
leia_litdeslivres's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
5.0