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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is a good book and an important book. I will be sending it to my 12 year old niece so that she can talk about it with her mom. Unfortunately I listened to the audio version and the reader was very breathy and it probably skewed my rating for this book.
lanadelrat's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
gracepizza40's review against another edition
5.0
Every middle-schooler needs to read this. This is so, so good.
enne_deali's review against another edition
5.0
everyone needs to read this book. everyone. girls, guys, adults, children, teens, everyone. i know i'm not the first person here to write a review saying how important this book is, but i just could not agree more. and i applaud Dee for being able to bring up such an important & necessary topic in such a comfortable & approachable way. i've seriously read this book maybe five times. it's just so relevant in so many ways. ugh, please just read it already, why are you even here?? go!!! <333
dannidrew's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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
5.0
natalyamarie_'s review against another edition
3.0
⭐2.5
the overall message of the book was good but i didn't like the ending
the overall message of the book was good but i didn't like the ending
nahhreally3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
whytes2010's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect read for middle schoolers. Covers sooo many topics that kids encounter in that pre-teen space.
libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
I read about 1/3 of this, trying to figure out what I thought about it. This book felt like "an important issue" book. Yes, the issue is important, but I'm just not sure that it holds up as a great book. I like the way the author portrayed all of the emotional nuances of a girl in Mila's situation and the fear and confusion of figuring out those boundaries and standing up for them. The writing is fine, but nothing exceptional.
ericacoonelly's review against another edition
5.0
In terms of books about teaching consent to middle schoolers through a lens that they can understand, this book hits all the marks. From the way it feels to not be able to put a name to what doesn't feel right, or maybe you're just imagining it - the pain and discomfort of growing up, growing into a new body, changing relationships - this book is a cornerstone of what it's like to be in 7th grade. A must have for middle school collections!