Scan barcode
alex1'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Outing
jesikasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I struggled with this one because of them but also, this felt clunky and messy to me. (
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
indydc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Cultural appropriation
bisexualwentworth's review against another edition
- 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
If you've ever been a closeted teen, if you grew up in a religious family or an immigrant family, if you've ever been worried about your financial situation to the point of that anxiety starting to run your life, if you went to private school and have complicated feelings about that, if you have really conflicted feelings about certain family members, or if you just want a really adorable yet heartfelt queer coming-of-age story, this novel is for you.
Yamilet is such a hilarious and relatable and heartbreaking protagonist and narrator. I loved her relationship with her brother and how important that relationship was to the plot. I loved Bo as a love interest and how Yami and Bo found similarities and differences in their experiences as two of the only queer people of color at their Catholic high school.
Honestly one of the most accurate representations of being a queer teenager that I've ever read.
It's hard to describe how lovely this book is. Just read it if you think it sounds interesting.
Please check the content warnings, as this book handles a lot of heavy topics, but it handles them all sensitively and delicately.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Classism, and Deportation
eni_iilorak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
For readers who enjoy stories about siblings, this is a really good one.
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Deportation
Moderate: Cursing, Racial slurs, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, and Abortion
ashcats's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Deportation
236girls'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Deportation
jeonhikari's review
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide attempt
charlie1995's review
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse
imjustbeinghumble's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Outing, and Deportation
Moderate: Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship