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pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Grief, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content
lauravreads's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book is a YA contemporary romance that follows Julian, a high school senior with the hopes of leaving his hometown in Texas to attend school at UCLA. While partying with his close friends he drunkenly tweets and finds himself out of the closest. Julian has to navigate his last year of high school while living with his homophobic and abusive father. Julian finds companionship and support from a Twitter follower in LA, 17-year-old Mat. Which soon turns into a budding romance.
This book is fast-paced, hilarious, inspiring, and heartwarming. While Julian’s relationship with Mat is a major focal point in the novel, so is his relationship with his friends and his family. I love it when romance includes a well-rounded support system rather than the protagonist relying solely on the love interest. Julian is an easy protagonist to love, I was rooting for him the entire novel.
This novel hit a lot of heavy topics, in particular, abusive parents. Graza Villa did a great job in his portrayal of the relationship a child/young adult has with an emotionally and physically abusive parent. I love that Julian was able to stand up for himself and that his facility members who were bystanders to the abuse took accountability and made an effort to change and provide a safe space for Julian.
This book is fast-paced, hilarious, inspiring, and heartwarming. While Julian’s relationship with Mat is a major focal point in the novel, so is his relationship with his friends and his family. I love it when romance includes a well-rounded support system rather than the protagonist relying solely on the love interest. Julian is an easy protagonist to love, I was rooting for him the entire novel.
This novel hit a lot of heavy topics, in particular, abusive parents. Graza Villa did a great job in his portrayal of the relationship a child/young adult has with an emotionally and physically abusive parent. I love that Julian was able to stand up for himself and that his facility members who were bystanders to the abuse took accountability and made an effort to change and provide a safe space for Julian.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Alcohol, Bullying, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
elenamarmiroli's review
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-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? N/A
2.5
La storia non ha nulla di sbagliato di per sé, ma non è riuscita a prendermi abbastanza da farmi appassionare ai personaggi e perciò a condividerne gioie o dolori.
Inoltre, essendo ambientata durante l'ultimo di un high school americana, parte delle esperienze narrate non riescono neanche a portare una mia nostalgia riguardo ad esse.
Cosa positiva è come la lingua spagnola sia integrata e mescolata a quella inglese in maniera organica, pretendo di mostrare un po' di più il background culturale del protagonista.
Inoltre, essendo ambientata durante l'ultimo di un high school americana, parte delle esperienze narrate non riescono neanche a portare una mia nostalgia riguardo ad esse.
Cosa positiva è come la lingua spagnola sia integrata e mescolata a quella inglese in maniera organica, pretendo di mostrare un po' di più il background culturale del protagonista.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Outing, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
antonique_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
Graphic: Racial slurs, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
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