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sydapel's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I don't really know how I feel about the writing here, or the overall impact of this book, but I did do a hell of a lot of dog earing in my library copy. Isa is a compelling as hell narrator, a keen observer of the frivolity of those around her and yet grappling with the fact that her worth is derived from how entertaining she can be. There's a staggering amount of side characters that flit in and out of the picture, but at the center is this girl yearning to be taken seriously in the New York party scene. The author makes some interesting commentary on Youth, but I struggled with the latter third of it immensely and so am unsure how to feel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief, Sexism, and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship
enoemo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
A refreshing, exciting summer read. I loved how reflective this was while giving "hot girl summer" vibes throughout the whole book. So many underlined quotes. Huge recommendation for everyone who likes a fast pace, coming of age type stories (focused on the early 20s), interesting female protagonists and a hint of reflection on the socio-economic state of the world with lots of fun in between!
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
mlewis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, Misogyny, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Blood, Cancer, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Cultural appropriation, War, Racism, and Drug use
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