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gab_l23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
whatthekatdraggedin's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Based on the synopsis I was expecting this book to be a lot heavier than it was. It is definitely sad and deals with a lot of heavy topics. But so much of the book is spent developing Cameron as a character and how she relates to the world, despite being vastly different from myself I found her deeply relatable and loveable. Despite dealing with quite heavy subject matter it is almost compulsively readable and I found myself sad at the end to say goodbye to Cameron.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Outing, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Grief, Alcohol, Vomit, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia
baybod's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Very well written and beautiful lesbian coming of age story placed in a conservative community. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions reading this—excitement, deep sadness, rage, etc.—all of which showed how truly powerful the story is. I love the dedication to portraying authentic queer experiences and also to showing the horrors of conversion therapy for what they are. I was worried I would lose interest during part three, but it actually did a great job of keeping me engaged while showing a completely different experience that many queer youth unfortunately do live through. I loved the ending and the hope it left for the future of the characters. There’s so much more I could say about this but I’ll leave it at that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Death of parent
lesbiankj's review
Homophobia scenes were too strong to fully enjoy the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, and Outing
caitiem's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Homophobia
cosmicwillow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
a vividly intense read with a lot of heart. i really enjoyed this, but the slow pace and odd grammar/narrative choices in certain parts made it fall flat at times which is why i knocked off a star.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Homophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Car accident
rafacolog's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Homophobia
amydanielle02's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
dreamweaver's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
jdrosario_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
this book is fucking amazing. it’s emotional and it’s raw and it’s real, the trope of chosen family is so strong which i absolutely love. the book starts off slow, but it develops so thoroughly and makes everything so worth it. cameron’s character is so genuine and her emotions and experiences throughout conversion therapy are, although i wouldn’t know through experience, so realistic and..i don’t even have enough words to explain it. i watched the movie before i read the book, and i’ve been wanting to read it for so long hoping it’d meet my expectations and good lord has it exceeded them MASSIVELY. i love love love, might just be my new favourite book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Self harm