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pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Grief, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Violence, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Bullying
baylan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Racism
lauravreads's review
- 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 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.
Graphic: Outing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Alcohol, Bullying, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
achilleandream's review
- 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
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Death of parent and Racism
redheadorganist's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
elenamarmiroli's review
- 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
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.
Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Outing, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
tahsintries's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Racism
lennie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Racism, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent