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molluska's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
signediza's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thelesbianlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
If These Witches Don’t Burn and She Drives Me Crazy had a baby it would be this book. Madison is a headstrong and spreadsheet-savvy teen with larger-than-life political aspirations. From behind the scenes that is. But when her girlfriend and junior class president nominee breaks up with her and subsequently dumps her as her manager she is left reeling. And in her distress ends up hitting her teacher’s car, who just happens to be the junior class president campaign advisor. Which is just the icing on top of everything.
Fear not though, Madison always has a plan. Soon she has a new junior class president candidate to manage and efforts to repair her relationship with her campaign advisor are going surprisingly well. All seems to be going smoothly, despite the pesky crush Madison is getting on her new nominee and a less-than-stellar campaign team. But when a candidate suddenly drops out of the race and the current junior president announces she isn’t running again Madison finds herself in the middle of a true scandal. Can she manage the campaign while avoiding her spiteful ex-girlfriend as this new information comes to light? Or is the world of high school politics more trouble than she expected?
Full review on thelesbianlife.com
Fear not though, Madison always has a plan. Soon she has a new junior class president candidate to manage and efforts to repair her relationship with her campaign advisor are going surprisingly well. All seems to be going smoothly, despite the pesky crush Madison is getting on her new nominee and a less-than-stellar campaign team. But when a candidate suddenly drops out of the race and the current junior president announces she isn’t running again Madison finds herself in the middle of a true scandal. Can she manage the campaign while avoiding her spiteful ex-girlfriend as this new information comes to light? Or is the world of high school politics more trouble than she expected?
Full review on thelesbianlife.com
lesbiyinzer's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
_imogen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
perfectpurplepineapple's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Biphobia
anniekslibrary's review
4.0
My main takeaway from this book is that Madison and I are VERY different people, but I ended up loving her SO much despite that. At first she was definitely a little too intense and overambitious for me, but as I got to know her better, I started rooting for her and wanting all the best things for her.
I absolutely ADORED Miel Moreland's first book, and this is again a really good one. I have to say it spoke a little less to me personally, but that's just a matter of preference, so I'm still super excited to read any future books from this author.
My one criticism would be that the harrassment plotline comes into action very far into the book, which made the book feel a little incohesive, and in my opinion didn't give this plotline the attention or resolution it deserved. I did love the queer solidarity that rose from it, though!
I absolutely ADORED Miel Moreland's first book, and this is again a really good one. I have to say it spoke a little less to me personally, but that's just a matter of preference, so I'm still super excited to read any future books from this author.
My one criticism would be that the harrassment plotline comes into action very far into the book, which made the book feel a little incohesive, and in my opinion didn't give this plotline the attention or resolution it deserved. I did love the queer solidarity that rose from it, though!
potatoaficionado's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I really liked this one!! A solid story, with a bonus appearance of professional women's hockey. I never thought I'd read a book based on someone really into being a campaign manager but it worked!
I also enjoyed Madison constantly noting small parts of driving, like Victoria glancing at her mirrors or herself checking her blind spot. I felt like it reinforced Madison's fear of driving and also gave some of the moments in cars time to breathe.
When I stopped to think about the timing (as the reader is reminded how many - or how few - days it has been at the start of each chapter) the relationship seemed to be happening pretty quickly. But the story didn't feel rushed.
I also appreciated the solidarity between all the girls in the book. While they didn't always get along, they stood together and showed up for each other when it mattered. Easily my favorite YA book I've read this year!
I also enjoyed Madison constantly noting small parts of driving, like Victoria glancing at her mirrors or herself checking her blind spot. I felt like it reinforced Madison's fear of driving and also gave some of the moments in cars time to breathe.
When I stopped to think about the timing (as the reader is reminded how many - or how few - days it has been at the start of each chapter) the relationship seemed to be happening pretty quickly. But the story didn't feel rushed.
I also appreciated the solidarity between all the girls in the book. While they didn't always get along, they stood together and showed up for each other when it mattered. Easily my favorite YA book I've read this year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Outing and Sexual assault
Minor: Car accident
polzhar's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
becca_willie04's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0