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sofiacore's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
went in thinking this was just going to be some okay summer story but OH WOW. I didn't expect to get attached (and a lot of times relate) this much with the main characters and their feelings, and it definitely didn't make me tear up a couple times 🤡
seeing them overcome their fears and become a better version of themselves made me just as happy as they were. and idk it made me feel very hopeful in general so, even if its not the best thing ever, I can't get myself to give it anything less than 5 stars just for that fact
seeing them overcome their fears and become a better version of themselves made me just as happy as they were. and idk it made me feel very hopeful in general so, even if its not the best thing ever, I can't get myself to give it anything less than 5 stars just for that fact
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Self harm
Moderate: Eating disorder
planner5002's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was a lot more intense than I expected it to be, and the pacing felt weird at times because of how the book jumps from one perspective to another. That being said, I did get invested in the charachters while reading this, and I finished the book in just a few days.
One of the things I will say is that I really did appreciate the representation in this book, especially when it came to juvenile arthritis.
One of the things I will say is that I really did appreciate the representation in this book, especially when it came to juvenile arthritis.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Bullying, Medical content, Homophobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Eating disorder and Toxic relationship
allisonplus's review
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Homophobia
Minor: Eating disorder
cherryactually's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
tw self-harm, eating disorders, infidelity, homophobia, religion
the writing style is just not for me, but i powered through because i thought the plot would be cute. and it was, don't get me wrong. i just didn't expect it to also be so hard-hitting, which is a very good thing to me, although it surprised me a bit. but for the most part, it ended up being just okay, resolution and all.
take away the emotional aspects and it was kind of boring. the writing style, while funny on average, tends to be a little ~ quirky ~ at times (like a 2010 tumblr cool girl), and some of the girls can be super annoying too.
also, the whole sapphic plot seemed like it came out of nowhere and was forced into the story just for the hell of it. like, girl A didn't even seem like she knew about girl B's feelings even though the beginning implied that, or didn't even feel the same way until the very end.
would i still recommend it? yes, especially if you're looking for a coming-of-age story about friendship. there's a lot to be learned, actually — mostly from the moms. their friendship was totally solid.
the writing style is just not for me, but i powered through because i thought the plot would be cute. and it was, don't get me wrong. i just didn't expect it to also be so hard-hitting, which is a very good thing to me, although it surprised me a bit. but for the most part, it ended up being just okay, resolution and all.
take away the emotional aspects and it was kind of boring. the writing style, while funny on average, tends to be a little ~ quirky ~ at times (like a 2010 tumblr cool girl), and some of the girls can be super annoying too.
also, the whole sapphic plot seemed like it came out of nowhere and was forced into the story just for the hell of it. like, girl A didn't even seem like she knew about girl B's feelings even though the beginning implied that, or didn't even feel the same way until the very end.
would i still recommend it? yes, especially if you're looking for a coming-of-age story about friendship. there's a lot to be learned, actually — mostly from the moms. their friendship was totally solid.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, and Self harm
Minor: Eating disorder
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