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tamara_joy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Classism, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Chronic illness
julesghouls27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, and Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia
hanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Some nice writing (as always from Moreno Garcia!), but I didn't enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed her more recent work.
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Medical content
taratearex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Just like all of her work there is so much depth in the story, even in her debut, you really see the early markings of what makes her writing so great. The jumping back and forth in time was perfectly used in this book, I was so attached to the story in each timeline as more was revealed, truly compulsively readable. Magic, nostalgia, morally grey characters, teen angst, adults trying to come to terms with their past choices, so much love for music, and magic!
I definitely recommend picking this up, especially if you loved Velvet was the Night, but even as an entry to her work if you've never read anything by her before. It's truly a gem!
I'm so glad this debut novel got a re-release or I may not have picked it up right away. Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for an e-ARC of this book. I can't wait to add the physical copy to my collection for re-reading.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Car accident, Homophobia, Body shaming, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse
taylorjayne's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“Guys, I just want to remind you I have to be home by seven,” Daniela said. “I’m also not allowed to do any Satanic stuff.”
At times hilarious, this book reminded me of a goofy and more caring The Craft, as three friends form a magic circle and let lose some magic without realising the consequences.
But that's where the comparison ends. Signal to Noise confronts past hurts and broken families, the reconstruction of damaged relationships and finding peace with the past.
Moreno-Garcia again writes a fantastic unlikeable and prickly main character who you can't help but love.
Signal to Noise is another fantastic book from this author and I'm so glad that it's getting an updated version and a second chance.
Come for the music magic, stay for the healing of past hurts.
Thank you Rebellion, Solaria and NetGalley for the arc. All opinions are my own.
Moderate: Alcoholism and Bullying
Minor: Domestic abuse, Car accident, Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship
monarchbooks'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
Graphic: Homophobia, Death, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Violence, Toxic friendship, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Car accident
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Medical content
ericrobien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Car accident
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit