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ellas_library's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
I really liked this book. It was recommended to me by a friend and now I recommend it to whoever sees this. It follows the main character on how she figures out what she wants in life, who she is and what the world is like. It's amazing story of self discovery and not everyone is who they seem.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia
erikawynn's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
spookybecks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content and Drug use
whatcassiedid's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Even though this is set in 2003, the concerns and problems raised around Harlowe, the main character's idol who is a white feminist, feel very relevant to today's discussions about white feminisim and white centering. Juliet was such a warm character and I really enjoyed this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
drizzlybear's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
confusing and enlightening. very weird & funky. strong voice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.5
I absolutely loved this book!
Juliet goes from New York to Portland for a summer internship with a feminist writer whose book she fell in love with. Newly out as a lesbian and ready to learn and be embraced, she finds out so many things about herself and others. This book also has a particular focus on the toxicity of white feminism and the intersection of BIPOC/Queer/Feminist identities.
This book was so funny, sweet, and reflective. It's set in the early 2000's, so the same level of convenience for education on queer identities was not readily available as it is today. A lot of the plot was about how Juliet put in the time and effort to learn about herself and others without this convenience. There was a great cast of supporting characters, and even though some were infuriating at times, I truly loved them all (as characters, not necessarily as people).
This book was wonderful and I definitely recommend it be added to your TBR!
Juliet goes from New York to Portland for a summer internship with a feminist writer whose book she fell in love with. Newly out as a lesbian and ready to learn and be embraced, she finds out so many things about herself and others. This book also has a particular focus on the toxicity of white feminism and the intersection of BIPOC/Queer/Feminist identities.
This book was so funny, sweet, and reflective. It's set in the early 2000's, so the same level of convenience for education on queer identities was not readily available as it is today. A lot of the plot was about how Juliet put in the time and effort to learn about herself and others without this convenience. There was a great cast of supporting characters, and even though some were infuriating at times, I truly loved them all (as characters, not necessarily as people).
This book was wonderful and I definitely recommend it be added to your TBR!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual content
violet_pages's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
sansica's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Coming of age in the early 2000s: young woman from the Bronx goes to the West coast and learns about feminism, intersectionality, love, and sees white privilege and is able to face that
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Racism
water_violin's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Chronic illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
alisazhup's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia