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lchambers394's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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 book was so charming. A perfect high school romance, its characters shone. Distinct, complicated, and likeable, all of the main characters were a joy to get to know. I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship advice and I liked that the author wasn’t scared to raise the stakes. Characters messing up really messed up, and the pay off was so cathartic. Sadly, I feel like a conversation between Darcy and Brooke was missing at the end to truly tie everything together. It would have been useful if the final chapter was labelled as an epilogue. Overall, however, this book exceeded my expectations. It was an enjoyable read and I’ll keep an eye out for Gonzales’ other works.
(I also really liked the discussions of bisexuality! They were sensitive and powerful)
(I also really liked the discussions of bisexuality! They were sensitive and powerful)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Vomit
wynterwonderland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia
jpxsoleil's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Biphobia, and Alcoholism
Minor: Vomit, Drug use, and Toxic friendship
torikate7's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Biphobia
Moderate: Vomit and Infidelity
Minor: Violence
mozimmerm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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 is such a cute book! I found the characters all very different but charming in their own ways. The character development was great! I loved the progression of the relationships. It was cozy, heartwarming and silly but also dealt with some pretty heavy stuff. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Minor: Biphobia, Abandonment, Violence, and Vomit
dwoht's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
good bisexual representation!
i started reading this thinking it's the typical best friends to lovers story, turns out i was wrong but it's a good kind of wrong because i like the two main characters. they're cute and they complement each other well.
i know darcy will be revealed as the locker 89 but i still dreaded it and when it finally happened i felt so uncomfortable and embarrassed! i closed the book for a few minutes to recover.
darcy was held accountable for her actions of course and she's also self aware and tried to correct her mistakes as best as she can. darcy is relatable as all of the characters combined, but darcy is something. she's endearing. (maybe because i see a bit of myself in her lol)
it also reminds me of sex education's first season where they also do the relationship advice thingy which is cool.
i enjoyed this book despite the second hand embarassments that i felt. it's a great read, can't complain much.
i started reading this thinking it's the typical best friends to lovers story, turns out i was wrong but it's a good kind of wrong because i like the two main characters. they're cute and they complement each other well.
i know darcy will be revealed as the locker 89 but i still dreaded it and when it finally happened i felt so uncomfortable and embarrassed! i closed the book for a few minutes to recover.
darcy was held accountable for her actions of course and she's also self aware and tried to correct her mistakes as best as she can. darcy is relatable as all of the characters combined, but darcy is something. she's endearing. (maybe because i see a bit of myself in her lol)
it also reminds me of sex education's first season where they also do the relationship advice thingy which is cool.
i enjoyed this book despite the second hand embarassments that i felt. it's a great read, can't complain much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
I loved this book. Frenemies to lovers kinda vibe between the two main characters.
We have bisexuals, lesbians, gay men and even aroace rep which is so rare it feels in literature.
We follow growth and destruction of different relationships at points with all sorts of twists. With a happy ending overall this really just kept me enthralled and I loved the characters so much despite their faults
We have bisexuals, lesbians, gay men and even aroace rep which is so rare it feels in literature.
We follow growth and destruction of different relationships at points with all sorts of twists. With a happy ending overall this really just kept me enthralled and I loved the characters so much despite their faults
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Alcohol, Infidelity, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
tuliptohru's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use and Vomit
kottengoesbork's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Violence
corinnaxsophie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
At first I wasn’t sure if I could enjoy reading a book set in high school with main characters that are 17 y/o but I quickly realised that this book is exceptionally sweet and funny. The main character Darcy is thoughtful and intelligent and overall well written.
I loved the diverse representation of different sexualities and gender identities and especially close to my heart: the topic of internalised biphobia and bi-erasure.
The part where Darcy speaks about her fear of not belonging to the queer community if she had a boyfriend was so well explained and the group’s response almost had me in tears, this part alone was so worth reading the book
I read the book in just one day and also enjoyed all the Australian language, that the main character Brougham used, definitely a sweet (authentic) addition to the style.
I loved the diverse representation of different sexualities and gender identities and especially close to my heart: the topic of internalised biphobia and bi-erasure.
I read the book in just one day and also enjoyed all the Australian language, that the main character Brougham used, definitely a sweet (authentic) addition to the style.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, and Infidelity