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pandemonicbaby's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Death of parent
lackyducks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
This book drew me in with its humour from the first pages and then delivered so much more. It felt like an adventure that I was excited to discover more of, and it was told well.
The development of the characters felt realistic. A step away from sunny idealism often seen in fiction but the ending was still fulfilling and left me satisfied. Although there is still so much more I'd love to know about this universe and the stories in it. Cassie seems like she has a really interesting story to tell.
The story was also a really enjoyable portrayal of school life! From the uniforms to classes to the social dynamics amongst teenagers.
A super fun story I wish I could have more of!
The development of the characters felt realistic. A step away from sunny idealism often seen in fiction but the ending was still fulfilling and left me satisfied. Although there is still so much more I'd love to know about this universe and the stories in it. Cassie seems like she has a really interesting story to tell.
The story was also a really enjoyable portrayal of school life! From the uniforms to classes to the social dynamics amongst teenagers.
A super fun story I wish I could have more of!
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I feel like the ending was rushed, but I liked the characters. I wish it was longer because it could go more in depth into the story telling, but it was good.
I would recommend to younger audiences (middle-grade).
I would recommend to younger audiences (middle-grade).
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
emily_mh's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really liked Hicks’ art style and Cassie as a character, but this novel was otherwise mediocre. It was a typical story of a girl starting at a boarding school and getting bullied by a two-dimensional character. I wish it had done more.
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Animal cruelty, and Physical abuse
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief
pathfinder's review against another edition
fast-paced
I dont do research before reading a book...at all...(i never read the description on the back) and so it can happen I accidentally read books for middle schoolers. It was cute, tho not for me. Loved the comeback of the tape recorder.
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
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