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Lark & ​​Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender

2 reviews

robyn_fenix's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Racism

Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Classism, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, and Transphobia

kayladaila's review

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

3.75

Lark & Kasim Start A Revolution was good! Lark is a 17 year old non-binary writer. They think that if they hit 50k followers on Twitter, they will get a publishing deal. One night, their friend Kasim accidentally posts a confession of unrequited love onto Lark’s Twitter, and then asks Lark to pretend it’s their own. The tweet changes Lark’s life in unexpected ways.

My expectations were pretty high because of how much I loved Callender’s other books. This one didn’t seem as well paced. Lark is neurodivergent so there were lots of tangents and rambling inner thoughts. The representation in this book was phenomenal and I think many adolescent readers will feel seen in this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

Minor: Medical trauma