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readingwithkirstyn's review
4.0
I was incredibly surprised and impressed with this book. It tackles and promotes controversial conversations about gun safety which I think is incredibly helpful! This was an incredibly strong ya debut!
cupcates's review
2.0
look i know this was published in 2020 but can we PLEASE not use romantic relationships as a replacement for therapy
schatzbea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
timvindigni's review
4.0
50 pages too long and I don’t think Milo needed to exist. Don’t get me wrong, I like his character. I just wish those pages were spent with Leah and Gabby. Anyway, I really enjoyed Richards writing style. I will definitely keep an eye out for more from her in the future.
alongreader's review
4.0
Wow. What to say about this emotional story?
First of all, this story may be upsetting to anyone who's lost someone to gun violence, so please be aware of that. It's not gratuitous at all, but it is there, since Johanna is just as much a victim as anyone else.
The characterisation in this is fabulous. Everyone is distinct and everyone is complicated. I loved that no one was just one simple thing; no one is The Brain or The Bully. They all have layers.
Guns, gun ownership and gun violence are extremely hot button topics in the USA. This book is firmly against gun violence, but no one argues against safe gun ownership. It's a fine line and the book walks it well.
There's also some of the best descriptions of panic attacks I've read in a long time. Really beautifully done. (It feels strange to describe them as beautiful! But they are so well written and never gratuitous.)
This is an amazing book that I really – well, 'enjoyed' is probably the wrong word given the subject, but it was a great read, I'm so glad I got to try it, and I'll be recommending it to people.
First of all, this story may be upsetting to anyone who's lost someone to gun violence, so please be aware of that. It's not gratuitous at all, but it is there, since Johanna is just as much a victim as anyone else.
The characterisation in this is fabulous. Everyone is distinct and everyone is complicated. I loved that no one was just one simple thing; no one is The Brain or The Bully. They all have layers.
Guns, gun ownership and gun violence are extremely hot button topics in the USA. This book is firmly against gun violence, but no one argues against safe gun ownership. It's a fine line and the book walks it well.
There's also some of the best descriptions of panic attacks I've read in a long time. Really beautifully done. (It feels strange to describe them as beautiful! But they are so well written and never gratuitous.)
This is an amazing book that I really – well, 'enjoyed' is probably the wrong word given the subject, but it was a great read, I'm so glad I got to try it, and I'll be recommending it to people.
the_argumentative_bong's review against another edition
3.0
3.25⭐ (rounded off)
I didn't really feel too attached to either the protagonist or the story. It took me more than 4 months to read this one.
I didn't really feel too attached to either the protagonist or the story. It took me more than 4 months to read this one.
mrs_bookdragon's review
4.0
I loved the combination of young romance and serious topics in this book. I also liked the focus on student activism!
jenacidebybibliophile's review
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher, Bloomsbury, for an honest review.
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Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher, Bloomsbury, for an honest review.
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