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milliepaterson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
shansometimes's review
inspiring
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
I always refuse to pick a #1 favorite book of the year, but I have to be honest: Whenever someone has the nerve to ask me what my favorite book I read in 2023 is, Old Enough is the first one that comes to mind.
Old Enough is a campus novel (and I freaking love campus novels) with coming-of-age elements. Savannah, the main character, has recently come out as bisexual and is grappling with her new-found community and dating life at college, a traumatic past, and a very old friendship she fears she has outgrown. This book has much to say about the concept of found family, the complexities of friendship, and living as a sexual assault survivor.
I've tried and tried, but my words really can't accurately describe how much of an accomplishment I found this book—by a debut author!—to be. I closed it after the last page and instantly thought, "Wow. That was a perfect novel."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting
cecil_reads's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, and Transphobia
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