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cthrnmrtn's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Death
Minor: Murder, Vomit, and Gun violence
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A beautifully written (and narrated) book. Such a heartfelt coming of age story. Loved the role that food and cooking played.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Vomit, Racism, and Gun violence
laurenw's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This book was such an immersive read. Emoni’s voice sounds authentic and real. The everyday trials she faces are depicted so well. The book did come off occasionally extra dramatic for me, but giving that a pass since I’m not the intended audience, and one knows what one gets into when reading YA.
One issue I did have with the book was it seemed that Emoni often jumped from one issue to another, since the chapters are so short and fairly distinct. This does make for an easy read though, if you enjoy reading stories in bite sized pieces. And ultimately each chapter follows an underlying thread.
Definitely recommend the book to those looking for diverse reads, it’s entertaining enough to draw in the attention of people long past their teens, while managing to make sense to someone reading it a generation and continent apart from the main character.
One issue I did have with the book was it seemed that Emoni often jumped from one issue to another, since the chapters are so short and fairly distinct. This does make for an easy read though, if you enjoy reading stories in bite sized pieces. And ultimately each chapter follows an underlying thread.
Definitely recommend the book to those looking for diverse reads, it’s entertaining enough to draw in the attention of people long past their teens, while managing to make sense to someone reading it a generation and continent apart from the main character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Gun violence and Death of parent
camillou's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Racial slurs
nxclx's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
This book helped me realize that I enjoy books with teen moms, so that made it even more enjoyable. The whole story read as a slice of life, coming of age story. I liked that the main climax wasn't a prom or some big romantic thing, it was more so about Emoni and her life and decisions. She's also a mature young adult rather than an annoying still developing teen, although she is still developing and growing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Vomit
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Grief, Gun violence, and Racism
00phantom's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
The chapters were so short! None were more than three pages. It made for a quick and captivating read. Emoni’s relationship to food is amazing but more amazing is everyone else’s relationship to Emoni’s food.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Sexual content
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