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time4tori2read's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
On the Subject of Unmentionable Things by Julia Walton was an easy, fast-paced read, and I quite enjoyed getting to re-visit high school as a teenage girl with a secret. The quips between the characters was uplifting and funny and still very much had the feel of being in high school when you're trying to determine "What is going on with my body?" and "Who do I want to be? How do I want people to see me?"
The ending felt differently paced than the rest of the book, and it didn't deliver quite the way I had hoped or anticipated. I must say, though, that I loved how strong Cora and Phoebe's friendship was and how they accepted each other for who they were - flaws and all.
I enjoyed this latest book by Walton, but it was not my favorite of hers. It is still worth reading, though!
The ending felt differently paced than the rest of the book, and it didn't deliver quite the way I had hoped or anticipated. I must say, though, that I loved how strong Cora and Phoebe's friendship was and how they accepted each other for who they were - flaws and all.
I enjoyed this latest book by Walton, but it was not my favorite of hers. It is still worth reading, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Violence and Cursing
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
laurataylor's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Abortion, Bullying, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
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