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heyyoufinch's review against another edition
funny
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
lunar_lapis's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
kaynova's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The entire concept of helping everyone's problems except your own is the main reason why I picked up this bookâto me, it's original in a way. It includes 'rivals', high school drama, and familial problems that I love to read in YA. There are some parts that are funny and lighthearted and there are parts where I want to literally go inside the book and give Aideen a big hug. Unfortunately, there were too many plot holes left for me to consider this a complete fic (and I love ambiguity) and some parts aren't meant to be solved in one book including Aideen's mom's alcoholism problem and her mom's relationship with Aideen's biological father
but there are some parts where I wish there was more to it, including one of Aideen's friendships. Overall, I loved Kavi and he wasn't the main character or the love interest; he was just a gem and the main reason I stuck around after the second act of the book.
but there are some parts where I wish there was more to it, including one of Aideen's friendships. Overall, I loved Kavi and he wasn't the main character or the love interest; he was just a gem and the main reason I stuck around after the second act of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Bullying
jachnax's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
I devoured this book and i love all the characters with my whole heart. Definitly a new fave
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Bullying
cheyisvibing's review
emotional
funny
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was just SO FUN and the development of the story was wonderful
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Bullying
booklover01's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
willow_tree's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
Minor: Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Abandonment
falibat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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: Alcohol and Alcoholism
erica_0000's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
The first word that came to mind to describe this book was funny, second was enemies-to-lovers, which is not one word, but it was my second thought. Aideen was an absolutely hysterical main character, and I loved the development of the enemies to friends to lovers of the main characters and all the shenanigans that they got in throughout the book. This is a very lighthearted and funny read that is worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, and Alcoholism
readingqueerly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
3.25
While it's not my favourite book I've read this year, I do think it portrays a situation that I've not seen much in the books I read and a situation that I don't think is common at all in YA, namely the main character comes from a poor family. The way she carries the burden of making sure she and her mum get by is affecting. Aideen has to deal with her flaky dad and her alcoholic mother and school and friends and fixing everyone else's problems gave me second hand stress. But I do get her in a way. Asking for help, especially when you know that might have quite an effect on how your life has been functioning so far (in this case a social worker who might step in in a significant way) must be scary. It's not just about asking for help, it's also accepting that help and its possible consequences. But it's also realising there are people around you who care and want to help.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail