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betweentheshelves'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? No
4.0
Anyway, the post-apocalpytic world aspect could have been a bit more developed because by the end, it did require quite a bit of suspension of disbelief. But I still enjoyed it, and I love all the rep that it includes!
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Chronic illness
Minor: Bullying, Ableism, and Dementia
kellhart16's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent
xangemthelibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Spoilers ahead, so if you don't want those, this is the end of the spoiler-free review. Below this paragraph I just kind of explain more in depth why I felt the way I do about this story.
And while there isn't anything wrong with having help, especially adult help from the afterlife, it felt just like What Stays Buried by Suzanne Young. Callie had all the answers given to her, and Izzy and Raven are no different.
And then the ending. Absolutely nothing changes for them. They defeat the aliens and literally everything goes right back to the way it was. All the damage caused to the earth was undone. Izzy and Raven were the only ones who even remembered what happened. It literally felt like the author had pulled one of those "It was only a dream" plotlines.
So, it's like, I'm super torn. Because again I love Izzy and Raven. If I were their age, I would 1000/10 want to be friends with them. But like... The convenience of thier adventure took away from that sense of danger. The only one I was really worried about was poor Akka. And I am so glad Akka did not die and all the damage caused in his body by the black dust was reversed.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Dementia
A lot of Akka's (the dog) trauma and injuries are explained pretty medically and detailed. I was often very afraid that this was going to be one of those books where the dog dies in the end.antimony's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
emily_mh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Rep: queer autistic MC with anxiety and depression, queer SC with anxiety, asthma, and Lyme disease
Graphic: Death of parent and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Dementia, Self harm, Terminal illness, and Vomit
Major: apocalyptic scenario Moderate: description of autistic overwhelm Minor: loss of a loved one, hurricane, menstruation, earthquaketiggerrd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Suicide and Death of parent
ashylibrarian'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? No
4.25
IZZY! I absolutely adore this inclusive, diverse book and the amazing cast of characters, especially Izzy, Raven, and Akka. This story is emotional, quirky, apocalyptic, and comforting all in one.
The whole story comes together piece by piece as Izzy and Raven reveal truths to each other throughout their journey. There are frustrations and successes, heartbreak and triumphs.
Does it come with flaws? Yes, it's by no means a perfect book. Are you guaranteed to have a fun time reading it? 100%! I will absolutely be recommending this book to middle-grade and teen readers.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness and Mental illness
kareynolds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders