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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Yes. This book is a massive yes. I wasn’t sure what I was reading when I started, and was worried it was going to be a preteen love story. Sort of mimicking Taylor Swift’s song Fifteen. It wasn’t, and oh boy was I glad. Not to say a story about that would be bad, because it wouldn’t be at all. Probably.
The main character has OCD and is learning that sometimes recovery comes in waves. It’s very aware of the teenage mindset and the problems they go through these days, and by doing so makes me realise it has been years since I was a teenager and wow, how times have changed. Well, mental illness still hasn’t and that’s the part I can fully relate to, and can confirm was shown and handled extremely well.
As someone who was a teenager in the late 2000s/early 2010s, it’s funny to me how self-aware teenagers are today. They can be feminists and truly know what that means. They can be aware of rape culture and actually understand, to a large extent, the wide range that involves. Since a much larger percentage are open to counselling/therapy, they’re also more aware of mental health issues and can maybe even see that in others. It’s fascinating and scary because whilst I love learning about what the newer generation is like, it’s making me aware of how old I’m getting.
The main character has OCD and is learning that sometimes recovery comes in waves. It’s very aware of the teenage mindset and the problems they go through these days, and by doing so makes me realise it has been years since I was a teenager and wow, how times have changed. Well, mental illness still hasn’t and that’s the part I can fully relate to, and can confirm was shown and handled extremely well.
As someone who was a teenager in the late 2000s/early 2010s, it’s funny to me how self-aware teenagers are today. They can be feminists and truly know what that means. They can be aware of rape culture and actually understand, to a large extent, the wide range that involves. Since a much larger percentage are open to counselling/therapy, they’re also more aware of mental health issues and can maybe even see that in others. It’s fascinating and scary because whilst I love learning about what the newer generation is like, it’s making me aware of how old I’m getting.
I gave this book 4.5 stars when I read it 5 years ago but am now bumping it down to a 3.75 (3.5 simply feels too low). I love this book and the portrayal of mental illness. The main reason for lowering the review is that the feminism in the book very much lacks intersectionality. I didn’t realise it when I was 15, but in hindsight a broader lens when discussing feminist issues would have made this book all the more impactful. Regardless it was enjoyable and the characters are so loveable!
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
sad
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
challenging
emotional
sad
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:
Yes
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-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
Evie miss girl! i’m so sorry for what happened to you. i understand that you just wanted to be normal but GUY?!!
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
On my third time reading this book and I think I loved it even more than the last two, It paints such a real description of mental health and relapse, and especially how you can hurt the people in your life because of it. This book is funny, witty, with good pacing and I was so attached to the characters, didn’t expect to cry so much at the end.