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ellaticonstellation's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
I loved how this started, #KpopWarrior and then it went downhill, it might be realistic to have a messy life as a K-pop idol, but come on, character and plot conflicts at the same time, it's a disaster for Candace, it stressed me a lot. I like the writing style that's why I rated it 4 stars, but good god, there are a lot of problems it made me dizzy, I thought that this story was also rushed to the end, I felt that way.✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
rosejoy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Body shaming, Classism, and Toxic friendship
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Stephan Lee did me in with this sequel! I was there rooting for Candace through it all, along with the members of her group, her many friends (including new friends of a rival idol group), and her relationship with YoungBae. Candace had to endure a lot of change, some good and some bad, but what really got me as a reader was reading through her struggles near the end. That was tough and made me want to hug her through the pages, but knowing that she wouldn’t give up and could rely on the people who cared most about her, it gave me hope that things would get better (and of course, they did). Candace and her friends are all my K-Pop Warriors 💜 I also loved the Eric Nam mentions in this story (especially after reading the author’s interview with Teen Vogue) 🎶❤️ I seriously can’t wait to read more by this author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Gaslighting
kindredbooks's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.5
I received a copy of K-Pop Revolution by Stephan Lee from Scholastic Canada in exchange for an honest review.
This is a book that I finished (technically) but also pretty much could be classified as DNF. Which is obviously not a great feeling when it comes to reading. I was looking forward to continuing Candace’s story especially after the way K-Pop Confidential ended. But after getting to the halfway mark, I just couldn’t keep my focus on the story. I felt less invested and from there, I seriously considered just not finishing the book. I skimmed it to the last few chapters and from there, I really did finish the story. And while I liked the way it ended, something about the journey there got lost for me. However, I will say that if you’re really into K-pop culture and really into the drama that is K-pop idols, this book may be able to capture your attention longer. Have I finally outgrown my interest in certain YA novels? Only time and my reading habits moving forward will be able to reveal that.
This is a book that I finished (technically) but also pretty much could be classified as DNF. Which is obviously not a great feeling when it comes to reading. I was looking forward to continuing Candace’s story especially after the way K-Pop Confidential ended. But after getting to the halfway mark, I just couldn’t keep my focus on the story. I felt less invested and from there, I seriously considered just not finishing the book. I skimmed it to the last few chapters and from there, I really did finish the story. And while I liked the way it ended, something about the journey there got lost for me. However, I will say that if you’re really into K-pop culture and really into the drama that is K-pop idols, this book may be able to capture your attention longer. Have I finally outgrown my interest in certain YA novels? Only time and my reading habits moving forward will be able to reveal that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Sexism
internationalreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cultural appropriation, Bullying, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
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