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dev921's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infertility, Stalking, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
hillgoodharv's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, and Infertility
kdailyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Racism, Infidelity, Infertility, Body shaming, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Bullying
Minor: Fatphobia
oliviaja's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Drug use, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Racism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Eating disorder, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Sexual assault, and Sexism
goldenbeebookshop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t watch the kind of Disney channel shows and movies that inspired the fictional show in this novel, but since I also didn’t live under a rock (just a very pro-PBSs house without cable) I’m aware of the cultural phenomenon and fan base around them. Moreover, I’m aware of what being asked to maintain the patriarchal standards imposed by the network and its viewers does to many of the young female stars. This novel has a little bit of everything- teenage drama, a dash of mystery, reclaiming personal narratives, social commentary, and an unexpectedly hopeful ending.
I was in a reading slump before I decided to jump into this book and it just whisked me along.
Moderate: Sexism, Addiction, Body shaming, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship