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pinkprince's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
What started as a fun mystery ended as a flop. I read this because I absolutely loved One Last Stop, but I was pretty disappointed with this book.
I liked the queer and trans representation and the enemies to lovers arc, but I found Shara and Chloe's characters to be unlikeable and the ending was pretty anticlimactic.
I liked the queer and trans representation and the enemies to lovers arc, but I found Shara and Chloe's characters to be unlikeable and the ending was pretty anticlimactic.
fantasyluver's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
It’s was missing something
xenchiaa's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh this was so good and I say that as someone who usually doesnt like contemporary!!
nerdbook's review against another edition
3.0
Una lettura senza infamia e senza lode. Un po' troppo lunga e prevedibile. La parte più interessante è l'interpretazione di alcune tematiche delicate tra adolescenti che stanno indagando su se stessi.
applesauceee's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
2.75
sapphic_king's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
4.25
renee_c's review against another edition
1.0
Not even close to Red, White, Royal Blue.
Why do many high school relationships revolve around the main character treating their friends like trash in favor of a god-like love interest?
Shara Wheeler was the worst caricature of a person. Chloe and Shara were both incredibly unlikeable, and both exhibited majorly psychotic behavior. The side characters, Rory and Smith, were slightly more sweet but their queerness (as well as the queerness of everyone in the book other than Chloe) felt forced. How many times can an author pull a "Surprise! They're gay!" before it gets old?
I definitely have a lot of issues with this book. Chloe lives for nothing but Shara, dropping her friends just to hunt for this mythical unicorn that is Shara Wheeler. It was very difficult to read half a book dedicated to nothing but extravagant praise for Shara Wheeler. And then once we find her, we discover that Shara is absolutely unhinged, possibly just as must so as Chloe. And then there is still HALF the book left! At which point, McQuiston tries to make this political. I could not read any more of Shara and Chloe's painfully cringey interactions or preachy teen emotions. These scenes tried to be reminiscent of Alex+Henry's Texas lake scenes, but because McQuiston never showcased any in-person interactions between Shara and Chloe, the attraction and chemistry is not there-- it's just plain awkward.
Would not recommend. I'd rather reread RWRB for the fiftieth time.
Why do many high school relationships revolve around the main character treating their friends like trash in favor of a god-like love interest?
Shara Wheeler was the worst caricature of a person. Chloe and Shara were both incredibly unlikeable, and both exhibited majorly psychotic behavior. The side characters, Rory and Smith, were slightly more sweet but their queerness (as well as the queerness of everyone in the book other than Chloe) felt forced. How many times can an author pull a "Surprise! They're gay!" before it gets old?
I definitely have a lot of issues with this book. Chloe lives for nothing but Shara, dropping her friends just to hunt for this mythical unicorn that is Shara Wheeler. It was very difficult to read half a book dedicated to nothing but extravagant praise for Shara Wheeler. And then once we find her, we discover that Shara is absolutely unhinged, possibly just as must so as Chloe. And then there is still HALF the book left! At which point, McQuiston tries to make this political. I could not read any more of Shara and Chloe's painfully cringey interactions or preachy teen emotions. These scenes tried to be reminiscent of Alex+Henry's Texas lake scenes, but because McQuiston never showcased any in-person interactions between Shara and Chloe, the attraction and chemistry is not there-- it's just plain awkward.
Would not recommend. I'd rather reread RWRB for the fiftieth time.
ur_mother_779's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0