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fjordpingvin's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Homophobia
sarah984's review
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
This is a sweet middle grade book about a girl finding the courage to be herself. I liked that the romance wasn't too over the top, more about self-discovery. The voice was charming (the constant referencing of the fateful Darth Vader costume was so funny to me) and while not exactly a retelling, the parallels to Romeo and Juliet help to make the play more relatable to a younger audience.
Minor: Bullying and Vomit
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