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dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
okayðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ this is your reminder to read the trigger warnings before you start reading a bookðŸ˜ðŸ˜ I thought this was gonna be cute uwu gay girl crush vibes but girlðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ this was barely about being gay and was mostly toxic men and creepy teacherðŸ˜ðŸ˜ whatðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ I think if I knew what is as getting into I would have enjoyed it more but tbh I don't think this really delved into any of the topics it brought up with the depth and nuance that they deserve, although the art was cute. 2.5 stars
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment
emotional
slow-paced
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:
No
This was wonderfully soft and hopeful, and also unsettling and uncomfortable. We follow Olivia, who has just moved to a new city, and her struggle with finding a place of belonging as a queer goth. She has some icky interactions with boys, some complicated friendships, her father is getting more and more absent, and one of here teachers seems to be the only person who sees and understands her. But when he starts sending her personal messages... that's weird, maybe? A very touching read about girlhood, Y2K culture, uncomfortable relationships, friendship, family, and belonging. Olivia is relatable and her story is emotionally engaging in a bittersweet and wholehearted way. I definitely cried.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes