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anielabooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.75
It took me quite long to finish this book because, although it was relatively short, it was slow paced and had long chapters. However, I still enjoyed this book and the writing style Casey McQuinston used. The cast of characters was very diverse, which I loved, and they were portrayed in a very real and respectful way. I was recommended this book by a friend and I am glad I read it because I am always down to expand my TBR with sapphic books. I felt satisfied with the ending, and it really made the book for me. The only reason I rated it less than 4 stars is because I am not a big fan of slow paced books (just my personal taste).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Abandonment, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Sexism, Racism, Drug use, and Confinement
Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Violence
kitheminges's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book. THIS BOOK. It made me feel so much. I’ve been reading a string of excellent books and I think this one takes the cake. So uniquely queer and fun while heartfelt and grounded in truth. Definitely not perfect: August saying to Jane that people being called slurs is not a thing anymore which is just…not true. But overall I really enjoyed this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Confinement, Grief, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Fire/Fire injury
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Oh my god. This. Is. Everything. Holy shit. Yes. Yes absolutely. Fuck.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, Vomit, and Bullying
Minor: Biphobia, Blood, Hate crime, Racism, Car accident, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Lesbophobia
kalireads13's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Hate crime, and Homophobia
kfmcf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
I had heard nothing but good things about this book and spent all of yesterday that I could seeped in it.
The characters in this story are so varied and so deep, even the side characters. I felt really invested in each story and the world of their bubble of Brooklyn. August, the POV FL, was relatable without being a Mary Sue. She had flaws that stemmed from understandabl trauma that was explored throughout the story. I also appreciated that in a book about two women falling in love she wasn't just discovering that she likes women. Yes she was inexperienced, but that is completely different. She knew her sexuality and herself in regards to what she wanted. Jane was fascinating. I don't want to go into too much detail about her because she's so crucial to the plot. But their relationship was wholesome and believable and I rooted for them.
The sci-fi aspect to this book was fun and interesting. I was able to auspend disbelief about this actually happening and just invest myself in the story. It is a bit long but I never felt the pacing dip which is highly impressive.
I'm torn on the ending and not in my traditional way. Don't get me wrong, I loved it, but there's also this sadness that Biyu has to live out her time in the future. I'm glad the author mentions her family at the end but I wanted to see her reunite with them! I know it's good writing to not to do that but uch. I just want her to be happy.
I think this could make a fantastic film or miniseries.
like if it was they could show pictures of the reunion throw the credits and then I'd sob and die
The characters in this story are so varied and so deep, even the side characters. I felt really invested in each story and the world of their bubble of Brooklyn. August, the POV FL, was relatable without being a Mary Sue. She had flaws that stemmed from understandabl trauma that was explored throughout the story. I also appreciated that in a book about two women falling in love she wasn't just discovering that she likes women. Yes she was inexperienced, but that is completely different. She knew her sexuality and herself in regards to what she wanted. Jane was fascinating. I don't want to go into too much detail about her because she's so crucial to the plot. But their relationship was wholesome and believable and I rooted for them.
The sci-fi aspect to this book was fun and interesting. I was able to auspend disbelief about this actually happening and just invest myself in the story. It is a bit long but I never felt the pacing dip which is highly impressive.
I think this could make a fantastic film or miniseries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Cursing
Minor: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
August's roommates were my favorite part, i love the found family trope, which made me a little disappointed with their brief plot line resolutions, but other than that i enjoyed the plot and was satisfied with the ending. i appreciated the writing, it's improved from their debut Red, White & Royal Blue. i was extremely uncomfortable during the public sex scene 😬. 4⅜ stars
cover design review: ★★☆☆☆. yikes, it's just overwhelming. let's count the different typefaces: author name (1), bestselling author (2), title (3), "a novel" (4), Q line symbol (5), and tagline (6). all the different colors, three shades of purplish pink that don't go well together, the "S" is higher than the "TOP" in "STOP", Jane's posture looks stiff and unnatural, just very disappointing. the Spanish edition is gorgeous 😭 and the Portuguese edition is good too, love the art style and the easter eggs from the story but i think the character design is somewhat juvenile
cover design review: ★★☆☆☆. yikes, it's just overwhelming. let's count the different typefaces: author name (1), bestselling author (2), title (3), "a novel" (4), Q line symbol (5), and tagline (6). all the different colors, three shades of purplish pink that don't go well together, the "S" is higher than the "TOP" in "STOP", Jane's posture looks stiff and unnatural, just very disappointing. the Spanish edition is gorgeous 😭 and the Portuguese edition is good too, love the art style and the easter eggs from the story but i think the character design is somewhat juvenile
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, Violence, Death, and Drug use
Minor: Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Biphobia, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Terminal illness, and Addiction
hannahrogers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Homophobia, Hate crime, Biphobia, Violence, Mental illness, and Lesbophobia
nenya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
THIS book was just… amazing. At first, I was scared that the characters were somewhat stereotypical and that the author was just trying to get diversity points. But instead, each one of them has depth, flaws and is endlessly loveable and sooo well written. The way their personalities differ and yet add up to each other is incredible and makes the reading experience so much more realistic. The plot is a mix between mystery, jokes and some amazing plottwists which I did not see coming while staying pretty relatable (time travel aside). I‘d say that this book is mainly character driven, but most definitely not boring. It’s the perfect combination of self-reflection, character development and action. I wish I could read it for the first time again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Biphobia
Minor: Death, Gaslighting, Violence, Alcohol, Car accident, Classism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
trishnasaha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
OMG. THIS BOOK. WOW.
Firstly, the genre.
I mean, sci-fi with romance?!? How can that possible be written?? But damnnn.
I've said it a hundred times before, and I'll say it a hundred times more, Casey McQuiston is a miracle worker.
This book is pure magic.
From the story, to the humor, to the gay culture, to the personification of New York, everything was beautiful. Just amazing.
Secondly, the characters!
They are all so awesome.
August is my baby and I love her so freaking much. I wish I could meet her and just hug her for a few days.
Jane is hot. I find her ridiculously hot. I think it's because of the tattoos and the leather jacket but her personality and humour are pretty freaking hot too.
Niko. His character is so well written. And I love everything that comes out of his month and he has started to get me to believe in psychics now.
Myla is such a mood. She is the perfect person I've ever known and I cannot imagine this book being this good without her.
Wes. Truth be told, I thought he'd just be grumpy all the time and didn't like him, but OMG!! He is such a sweetheart and I'd literally lie down on the metro rails for him.
Isaiah/Annie. I wanna be a drag queen now. I've never actually been to drag shows before, but I'd love to go to one someday and see all the fabulous queens, like Annie, on the stage.
Third, the setting and location.
Okay, so, I've wanted to go to New York for a really long time. It's the perfect city according to me. It might be crowded and might smell like piss all the time, but I wanna live there someday. And I got to see how my life would look like through this book. And it's wonderful.
I love pancakes and Billy's sounds incredible. If I was a part of this world, I'd probably sell everything I own to save that place.
Lastly, the metro. The Q.
I'd love to ride it someday and maybe find a new friend while I am there.
AND THE FOUND FAMILY TROPE!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THOSE AND THIS WAS SO WHOLESOME AND BEAUTIFUL!
If you've got till here, please just read the book. It's magical and wonderful and will probably break your heart but it will also sew it right back on.
Firstly, the genre.
I mean, sci-fi with romance?!? How can that possible be written?? But damnnn.
I've said it a hundred times before, and I'll say it a hundred times more, Casey McQuiston is a miracle worker.
This book is pure magic.
From the story, to the humor, to the gay culture, to the personification of New York, everything was beautiful. Just amazing.
Secondly, the characters!
They are all so awesome.
August is my baby and I love her so freaking much. I wish I could meet her and just hug her for a few days.
Jane is hot. I find her ridiculously hot. I think it's because of the tattoos and the leather jacket but her personality and humour are pretty freaking hot too.
Niko. His character is so well written. And I love everything that comes out of his month and he has started to get me to believe in psychics now.
Myla is such a mood. She is the perfect person I've ever known and I cannot imagine this book being this good without her.
Wes. Truth be told, I thought he'd just be grumpy all the time and didn't like him, but OMG!! He is such a sweetheart and I'd literally lie down on the metro rails for him.
Isaiah/Annie. I wanna be a drag queen now. I've never actually been to drag shows before, but I'd love to go to one someday and see all the fabulous queens, like Annie, on the stage.
Third, the setting and location.
Okay, so, I've wanted to go to New York for a really long time. It's the perfect city according to me. It might be crowded and might smell like piss all the time, but I wanna live there someday. And I got to see how my life would look like through this book. And it's wonderful.
I love pancakes and Billy's sounds incredible. If I was a part of this world, I'd probably sell everything I own to save that place.
Lastly, the metro. The Q.
I'd love to ride it someday and maybe find a new friend while I am there.
AND THE FOUND FAMILY TROPE!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THOSE AND THIS WAS SO WHOLESOME AND BEAUTIFUL!
If you've got till here, please just read the book. It's magical and wonderful and will probably break your heart but it will also sew it right back on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Death
Minor: Grief and Transphobia
sharlapeggy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Transphobia