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jenn_reads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A lonely 16 year old child of divorce who's being actively bullied in school stumbles on an underground dance club and becomes a DJ through the help of a pretty annoying too-old fuckboy, which simultaneously gives her more confidence and causes a lot of drama. Listening to it as an adult I recognized him for what he was immediately, and I just kept wanting to shout oh, honey, no.
There's pretty graphic and repeated discussion of cutting/suicidal ideation, please be warned! I wasn't expecting it going in.
Rebecca Lowman continues to be my fave audiobook narrator!
There's pretty graphic and repeated discussion of cutting/suicidal ideation, please be warned! I wasn't expecting it going in.
Rebecca Lowman continues to be my fave audiobook narrator!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcohol and Eating disorder
Cuttingrafacolog's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, and Self harm
moonlightreads007's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
I absolutely loved everything about this book. I really felt for the main character at the beginning due to her struggles with bullying and mental illness, and I found that the author really shed a light on how these issues affect people emotionally in the book. I was so happy when she found her people with the exception of the very questionable adult-minor relationship she briefly enters and her passion in life, and I love how that helps to save her from a really dark, difficult place mentally - it really seems to have given her a sense of purpose and identity. The book shows the power of self-discovery, the importance of having purpose or meaning in your life and that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Obviously there are difficulties, obstacles and conflict along the way, but the author demonstrates that this is only to be expected and that all problems eventually get solved somehow . The plot is really well-structured and developed. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading books with themes about identity and self-discovery, friendships, music and mental health.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, and Bullying
Minor: Eating disorder
someonesomebody's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
mirr_f's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts
morganperks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tw: self-harm, suicide, bullying
I liked watching Elise become more comfortable at START, learn how to DJ, and figure out who she wanted to be. I also like seeing her make real friends. Elise’s parents sucked. They only noticed their daughter when she did something wrong and they literally got mad at her for being bullied. Also, her school friends were annoying and refused to believe her. The age gap relationship was not the move. That makes it sound like I didn’t like this. I did. I think Elise learned to
A. screw high school bullies
and
B. real friends will accept you for who you are
I liked watching Elise become more comfortable at START, learn how to DJ, and figure out who she wanted to be. I also like seeing her make real friends. Elise’s parents sucked. They only noticed their daughter when she did something wrong and they literally got mad at her for being bullied. Also, her school friends were annoying and refused to believe her. The age gap relationship was not the move. That makes it sound like I didn’t like this. I did. I think Elise learned to
A. screw high school bullies
and
B. real friends will accept you for who you are
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Bullying
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Suicide
Minor: Eating disorder
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