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borrowedbyaudrey's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Ableism, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, and Death
fareehareads's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I'm glad this was my first book of 2024. This debut YA story was like a warm hug to younger me. I saw pieces of myself sprinkled throughout Jessie's experience, from learning to navigate social expectations at a young age, to writing out a list of goals that feel absolutely essential at the time of making them. I hope other neurodivergent girlies pick this up too, it's a story that feels both specific and universal at the same time. Would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Xenophobia
tomiebear's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
super cute! i related to jessie quite a bit in terms of her autism and love the representation. that being said there is a scene where she takes a microphone to give a random speech on stage and that has got to be one of my least favorite things in all media and it made me want to rip my skin off but i understand it was for the plot so slay.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Racism, and Xenophobia
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