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k_overt's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
3.5
This book is a coming of age story of a teenager who just lost her parents, trying to find their identity and trying to navigate grief and growing pains. It was a good read. I like how they portrayed trauma and grief. I also appreciate how they portrayed people of color, the culture was subtile. By subtile I mean they are people living their life, and as a Black women I appreciate seeing all races being allowed to just live their life. I love how the characters were not cookie cutter or stereotypical. The only problem is the way the story wrapped up. I don’t like rushed character development, and I dont like rushed endings. And the ending left me wanting more from the main character. I kinda felt that change was kinda realistic , with all the baggage the character was dealing with I feel like I wanted to get to know the “new” main character more. What I mean by that is I wanted to see them in their new form. But maybe I should just be satisfied with the ending and come up with something inside my mind. Sometimes (unlike the MCU) books just end and that’s good thing. So if you like books with good laughs, embarrassing moments, lovable characters, many diverse characters(including poc and LGBTQ+), heartfelt moments, Great characters growth. Then this is the book for you enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Self harm
Minor: Car accident
longlost's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
whip it but queer ? incredible. im all for it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Self harm
Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
forbearance's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Self harm
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Physical abuse
namzuru's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Self harm
Moderate: Alcohol and Emotional abuse
Minor: Transphobia
lu_ranger's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Death of parent
marie0350_'s review
reflective
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Transphobia
beeskneesreads's review
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
5.0
This makes me wish I were surrounded by a community like Daya has. Queer, accepting, dramatic, and amazing. It was really wonderful to see her grow throughout the book, and learn more about roller derby. I just really, really loved this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
wonderlandbooks's review
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Contemporary is not really my choice genre to read but I will always make an exception for queer stories.
This was an incredibly quick read for me but unfortunately not a exceptional read. I enjoyed reading the parts about Roller Derby, however the main character was just awful and I know she has been through something horrific but it was hard to sympathise with her when she was just plain rude and arrogant.
There was so much diversity within the story with lots of POC and LGBT+ characters which was fantastic to see but they felt a little one dimensional. I would love to have seen a little more of a build up with the romance, it was clear the love interest had a thing Daya but Daya being interested in them was out of nowhere.
The topic of self harm was dealt with well however the end result not so much. Love does not cure Mental Illness and it felt very rushed how everything wrapped up.
This was an incredibly quick read for me but unfortunately not a exceptional read. I enjoyed reading the parts about Roller Derby, however the main character was just awful and I know she has been through something horrific but it was hard to sympathise with her when she was just plain rude and arrogant.
There was so much diversity within the story with lots of POC and LGBT+ characters which was fantastic to see but they felt a little one dimensional. I would love to have seen a little more of a build up with the romance, it was clear the love interest had a thing Daya but Daya being interested in them was out of nowhere.
The topic of self harm was dealt with well however the end result not so much. Love does not cure Mental Illness and it felt very rushed how everything wrapped up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
stressejesse's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Transphobia
jennwith2ns's review
I am DNFing at this time (17%). I just couldn't get into this story as much as I desperately wanted to. This may be one I try again in the future though!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Death of parent