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It was fine, a bit like The Rosie Project for teens, with grief and guilt thrown in. I loved the David character. Kit was not nearly as likable, but given everything the character was going through, I'll give her a pass.

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emotional 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

3.0

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ernis's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-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

4.0

This story was like a teenage version of The Rosie Project, and I think it's an important novel to read. I enjoyed seeing events from both Kit's and David's wildly different perspectives. I appreciate how the author didn't shy away from Kit's insecurities or depressive thoughts. Some parts for David were painful and heartbreaking as I know of others dealing with the same toxic social situations he experienced. All in all, a great read. My one issue was that the cover blurb emphasized some sort of investigation that Kit and David undertake, however that was hardly in any of the actual events of the novel, so it felt misleading as I was expecting more a mystery/investigation type of novel.

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3.5

A fast-paced short and sweet high school friendship-turned-romance between a grieving girl and an autistic oddball boy.

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

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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? It's complicated

4.5

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extrafolklore's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
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

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