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linzer89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
attesereia's review against another edition
1.0
No estoy muy segura de como sentirme con este libro. Hay partes que me han gustado y partes que no me han gustado nada. Partes en las que veía a una versión adolescente de mí reflejada y partes que no me cuadraban en absoluto. El total del libro, me parece una historia curiosa, pero creo que no es para mí, al menos no en este momento de mi vida.
poppunkfoxes's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely some supplemental and welcomed additions to the story I already knew. Easy read.
birgits_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
A great book that leaves you with tears and too much emotions and so much to think about. It's a great adaption from the stage to the book - although I've never seen the musical, but most times when something is made into a book, it's lacking emotion and depth. Not with this one!
Now I really want to see the musical... Can someone take me on a very expensiv friendship-date?
Now I really want to see the musical... Can someone take me on a very expensiv friendship-date?
starsight's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
xlindsreadsx's review against another edition
5.0
Wow wow wow this book broke me. This book is beautifully done and had me hanging on till the end. I would love to see the stage show at some poing. I like the strong message this book gives off .
rachelbookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars. What a delightful book! I didn’t know how to feel about a musical being turned into a novel, but I think it really added to the story in a new way, meeting Miguel and seeing more of what Connor was thinking, as well as Evan’s internal monologue. It’s a great contemporary story about mental health, friendship, and family.
The audiobook was particularly fantastic. Not only were there two different narrators, voicing Evan and Connor, but there was also singing by Zoe’s character, infusing some of the musical’s qualities.
I really enjoyed seeing this show live and loved the music. Obviously the book isn’t the same as hearing the live music, singing You Will Be Found, and seeing the high tech set design, but it was impactful in a more cerebral way, really delving into mental health, LGBTQ relationships, complicated family structures and dynamics, and discussing suicide in a non-graphic way. Guilt, anxiety, and family drama are all heavily present, but the book is also a reflection on loneliness, love, and regrowth. I think it’s a really touching story and really enjoyable as both a book and musical. I think they compliment each other well, while each adds something new. Even if you haven’t seen the show, I think the writing of this novel stands up among other YA contemporary books.
The audiobook was particularly fantastic. Not only were there two different narrators, voicing Evan and Connor, but there was also singing by Zoe’s character, infusing some of the musical’s qualities.
I really enjoyed seeing this show live and loved the music. Obviously the book isn’t the same as hearing the live music, singing You Will Be Found, and seeing the high tech set design, but it was impactful in a more cerebral way, really delving into mental health, LGBTQ relationships, complicated family structures and dynamics, and discussing suicide in a non-graphic way. Guilt, anxiety, and family drama are all heavily present, but the book is also a reflection on loneliness, love, and regrowth. I think it’s a really touching story and really enjoyable as both a book and musical. I think they compliment each other well, while each adds something new. Even if you haven’t seen the show, I think the writing of this novel stands up among other YA contemporary books.
hdlrodriguez's review against another edition
3.0
Not my kind of book, just one plot line where you’re just waiting for the shoe to drop. The whole time wondering how the character is going to clean up their mess and how it’s gonna turn out all right in the end. I hate when endings don’t come all wrapped up and happy with a bow, but I actually can appreciate that the authors ended the book the way they did, a little soft, but the character didn’t walk away free of consequences either. I can appreciate the theme of the book (suicide/not fitting in) and its importance to many people as well as addressing the mental health issues that are statistically significant in the LGBTQ community.