jjjreads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Dysphoria and Racism
Minor: Chronic illness, Classism, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Death, Racism, and Cancer
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
Minor: Death
bookedbymadeline's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death and Cancer
purplatypus's review
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, and Homophobia
Minor: Cancer, Death, Alcohol, Racism, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Sexism, and Outing
itsmeyseniab's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
This was my most anticipated 2022 release and I'm so happy to say that it did not disappoint! Casey McQuiston's characterization skills continue to be unmatched and, although I was nervous to read YA from them, I really enjoyed this one. The coming-of-age vibe was very well done and I was left wanting to give each and every one of the characters a hug by the end! Although I wasn't the biggest fan of the plot itself, the character growth, especially within the supporting characters, will have a lasting impact on me. I will say that if you are going into this one wanting it to be another romance-heavy book, I would proceed with caution - I personally consider this more of a contemporary with a heavy emphasis on friendships and relationship with self.
This truly was the coming-of-age novel that I wish I would've had in my hands growing up, and I'm so glad that it exists for younger generations as it discusses heavy topics such as sexuality, religious bigotry, and the societal pressures to be "perfect" that many of us face in our day-to-day lives (and with a diverse cast of characters? YES PLEASE!!)
I truly can't recommend this one enough :)
This truly was the coming-of-age novel that I wish I would've had in my hands growing up, and I'm so glad that it exists for younger generations as it discusses heavy topics such as sexuality, religious bigotry, and the societal pressures to be "perfect" that many of us face in our day-to-day lives (and with a diverse cast of characters? YES PLEASE!!)
I truly can't recommend this one enough :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death
Spoiler
mention of revenge porn
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