Reviews tagging 'Classism'

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

36 reviews

margaretwaltemath09's review

challenging funny mysterious 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

I really loved the book. Im glad about the ending and there was a lot of turn of events. It was a great book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Sexism and Cursing

Minor: Classism, Bullying, Outing, and Gaslighting

madscientistcat's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• 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

3.75

The audiobook was a fantastic way to read this, I loved all the voices and enthusiastic portrayals of obnoxious high schoolers XD
And if you’re wondering how long the annoying behavior goes on, it’s

for about 85% of the book.

But, ugh, if the beautiful self-discoveries and flawless conclusion isn’t worth it in the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Drug use and Alcohol

sebnia_05's review

informative lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Classism, and Bullying

sariereads's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Bullying, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Classism

ellianderjoy's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Religious bigotry

Minor: Alcohol, Lesbophobia, Racism, Biphobia, and Classism

itsheyfay's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

3.75

I found it hard to root for the main couple just because they were both kinda awful people, and I really didn’t like Chloe as the lead character (but that may be due to the audiobook).

But I really liked how McQuiston wrote the friendships and developed the characters.

Not too bad for a YA romance, and not too bad for my first Casey McQuiston novel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Transphobia, Cursing, Ableism, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcohol, Death, Racism, and Cancer

lindseyhall44's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• 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

3.5

This is my third Casey McQuinston novel, and I lover every second of it! Although this is their first YA novel, all of the staples which make this author such a fan favorite (strong friend groups, humor, joy) are all there, maybe even more so than ever! 
There are a few plot holes, but it was such a fun read overall, and I would highly, highly recommend!

I think that the relationship between Smith and Rory was so well done as well! They were my favorites:)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Bullying, and Classism

midnightbelles's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was a little dry but once I got into it I was swept into the mystery of Shara and those around her. I also thought Chloe was a bit self centered but I really loved her friends and her moms and I thought it was all really sweet. I also like that everyone got their happy ending (for now at least)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

Moderate: Biphobia, Racism, Classism, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Transphobia

Minor: Sexual harassment and Outing

bookmark3brodi's review

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Gaslighting, Outing, Lesbophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Bullying, and Classism

twirl's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, and Outing

Minor: Drug use