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katievallin'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
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, and Ableism
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
blombern'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
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Ableism, Car accident, Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Violence, Vomit, and Eating disorder
paperlove'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
4.0
Ich mag "Aspies" durch meine Arbeit einfach sehr gern und habe David dadurch sehr schnell in mein Herz geschlossen.
Nur manchmal hatte ich das Gefühl, dass die Autorin an einzelnen Stellen das ASS bei David etwas vergessen hat und er erschien mir manchmal für einen Betroffenen mit ASS zu gut in der Theory of mind zu sein, wohingegen er an anderen Stellen genau damit Probleme hat - was ja auch eines der Kernmerkmale von ASS ist.
Aber alles in allem eine Geschichte, die sehr wholesome ist und mit einige kurzweilige Lesestunden verschafft hat.
Moderate: Bullying
bri0987'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
4.0
Moderate: Grief and Bullying
mrskendallreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Body shaming
ernis'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Toxic relationship
missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition
3.5
I really liked this book. It was refreshing to read about an autistic character and I related to him a lot. The romance was fluffy, innocent and pleasant to read. I liked Kit and David’s chemistry. I thought that the autism representation through David’s internal dialogue was overall realistic and positive. The plot twist near the end took me by surprise; I was not expecting it at all.
There were a few instances of ableism, not just by the characters but seemingly by the author in the way she wrote about autism. David’s “I’m too capable to be autistic” attitude was disappointing. I also didn’t appreciate how the only way David’s character arc progressed in the midpoint was through his “makeover” or the way his sister berated him for behaviors such as stimming. A negative autistic stereotype I think could have been avoided is the “creepy autistic guy,” evidenced when David thinks he could imagine Kit naked or accurately guess her bra size. Just unnecessary.
All of that being said, I did enjoy this book. David’s voice was powerful and unique. I do wish Kit was a more developed character; it was easier to relate to and empathize with David, but Kit’s chapters sometimes felt rushed and detached from the larger story.
I would recommend this book to YA readers 16+.
☀️11/20
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Ableism, Alcohol, and Bullying
Moderate: Blood, Infidelity, Mental illness, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, and Self harm
reader1292938484'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, and Bullying
smagill723's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, and Death of parent
kbucheit'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
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Bullying
Moderate: Grief