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writingbookscoffee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Infidelity, Outing, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Blood, and Car accident
hanconcan's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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
5.0
As devastating as it is beautiful, the kids are most definitely not alright, but they're surviving. Deeply flawed characters who you can't help but root for as they navigate being othered during high school in the California suburbs. I felt incredibly seen by this book, these characters, this narrative. Can't wait to read Rufi Thorpe's other novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Blood, Alcoholism, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Vomit and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
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