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robinlikesreading's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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? No
4.0
A very nice read.
It's about a bisexual girl who just got dumped by her girlfriend and also fired as her campaign manager. Shortly after she becomes Victoria's campaign manager and that turns into a friendship which becomes more than just a friendship.
This book felt exactly like how a book set in high school should feel. There's high school drama and all the characters actually felt like teenagers.
My only real issue with this book is the pacing. The first part and the last part felt like two completely different books.
It's about a bisexual girl who just got dumped by her girlfriend and also fired as her campaign manager. Shortly after she becomes Victoria's campaign manager and that turns into a friendship which becomes more than just a friendship.
This book felt exactly like how a book set in high school should feel. There's high school drama and all the characters actually felt like teenagers.
My only real issue with this book is the pacing. The first part and the last part felt like two completely different books.
aviautonomous's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
ethannku's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
TWs: sexual assault (nongraphic/not on page),predatory behavior & grooming (teacher), implied self harm, homophobia & biphobia, bullying, outing
This book made me want to be a campaign manager. Madison's character was so strong, and her passion for campaign managing makes me think that the author must've also wanted that at some point... or at least researched very well for this book. I loved how Madison never compromised her future for anyone, because FINALLY a main character in a romance book that actually has a spine!! Her and Victoria's romance was also really really sweet.
Despite the positives, this book had some serious pacing issues. The synopsis makes it seem like the "pattern of harassment" towards queer girls is a major part of the story, but it only really kicks in at around 80%. I think that all the plot threads do wrap-up by the end of the book, but this specific element feels a little out of nowhere, even if it is an important story. The synopsis just gave me false expectations, so if you go in without them you might have a better experience with this book.
Overall, though, still a great read!
Thank you to PenguinTeen and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
TWs: sexual assault (nongraphic/not on page),predatory behavior & grooming (teacher), implied self harm, homophobia & biphobia, bullying, outing
This book made me want to be a campaign manager. Madison's character was so strong, and her passion for campaign managing makes me think that the author must've also wanted that at some point... or at least researched very well for this book. I loved how Madison never compromised her future for anyone, because FINALLY a main character in a romance book that actually has a spine!! Her and Victoria's romance was also really really sweet.
Despite the positives, this book had some serious pacing issues. The synopsis makes it seem like the "pattern of harassment" towards queer girls is a major part of the story, but it only really kicks in at around 80%. I think that all the plot threads do wrap-up by the end of the book, but this specific element feels a little out of nowhere, even if it is an important story. The synopsis just gave me false expectations, so if you go in without them you might have a better experience with this book.
Overall, though, still a great read!
Thank you to PenguinTeen and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
aetherthedino's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Biphobia
Definitely didnt get everything, the boom does provide content warnings up front but it doesn’t happen until way late in the book, so just keep that in mind.msalwayshungry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
stormyskyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Trigger warnings: This book features different degrees of sexual assault and harassment.
Madison can’t decide what’s worse: getting dumped or getting fired as her ex-girlfriend’s campaign manager for junior class president which will hurt her chances of getting into a prestigious youth politics summer camp. After Madison finds another campaign to manage, she is surprised to encounter personal drama from her ex and is surprised to find herself developing for her crush and junior class president candidate. Everything gets derailed when Madison realizes that she and her queer classmates are being harassed by someone within student government and they all have to decide to handle that.
This book grips you by the hand and runs. There’s no stopping until the end. I laughed and cried with Madison as I read her journey and I imagine other readers will too. There are difficult moments of homophobia and harassment and outings, so be prepared and protect yourself while reading. I like that the author includes trigger warnings at the beginning of the book. I don’t think authors should have to include trigger warnings, but I did like that they were there. To me, it demonstrated the high level of care taken to address the topic.
I also love how ambitious Madison is and how hard she works throughout the book. It’s nice to see her grow as a person beyond just her work though because that’s something that can be really hard to do.
5 out of 5 stars
Madison can’t decide what’s worse: getting dumped or getting fired as her ex-girlfriend’s campaign manager for junior class president which will hurt her chances of getting into a prestigious youth politics summer camp. After Madison finds another campaign to manage, she is surprised to encounter personal drama from her ex and is surprised to find herself developing for her crush and junior class president candidate. Everything gets derailed when Madison realizes that she and her queer classmates are being harassed by someone within student government and they all have to decide to handle that.
This book grips you by the hand and runs. There’s no stopping until the end. I laughed and cried with Madison as I read her journey and I imagine other readers will too. There are difficult moments of homophobia and harassment and outings, so be prepared and protect yourself while reading. I like that the author includes trigger warnings at the beginning of the book. I don’t think authors should have to include trigger warnings, but I did like that they were there. To me, it demonstrated the high level of care taken to address the topic.
I also love how ambitious Madison is and how hard she works throughout the book. It’s nice to see her grow as a person beyond just her work though because that’s something that can be really hard to do.
5 out of 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Homophobia
bookcrushin's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident
gracie_0319's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
hallieelizabeth's review
4.0
-actually gets the texting style of teens right imo
-mentions the lizzie bonnet diaries!!
-just like with It Goes Like This, i was crying or tearing up for a lot of this, especially the later parts
-i really enjoy Miel Moreland’s writing!! i think she’s talented and i appreciate the way these teenage antics felt realistic but not annoyingly over-dramatic
-the callback to It Goes Like This 🥺
-this will not become a comfort reread for me for obvious reasons, but i thought it was a fantastic book and a definite recommend for a sapphic YA book (and in general!) but i highly recommend you look up TWs before reading
-miel moreland is 100% going to be an auto/read author for me. i thought she was going to be already after IGLT but now it’s confirmed.
eta: i’m assuming it’s victoria on the cover with madison but the book mentions marisa wearing a fishtail braid (the type on the cover) so 🤔
eta: i’m assuming it’s victoria on the cover with madison but the book mentions marisa wearing a fishtail braid (the type on the cover) so 🤔