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ahkrin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Child abuse and Sexism
bumblemee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved the characters and the friend group, especially Smith grew on me a lot (but Georgia, Rory etc. did as well). It was hilarious to listen to Chloe "I hate Shara Wheeler" Green being obsessed with said Shara, completely stuck in her vision of Shara while knowing that her hatred was anything but actual hatred. (Same thing the other way around.) I also think that the discussions around identity and learning to see people for who they really are were done well and in an accessible way. Reading this as an adult had me thinking "Well yeah, Chloe, surprise! Some people don't fit into that tiny little box you put them into", but I think if I read this as a teenager, her revelations would've been pretty impactful to me; learning how complex humans actually are is a big lesson to learn after all. It was nice to see Chloe grow in that regard. On that note: Chloe Green and Shara Wheeler are some of the smartest dumbasses I ever read about and I love them for it! <3
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Outing, and Child abuse
hayleyvem's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Death, Classism, Deadnaming, and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Child abuse, and Sexism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Alcohol
jjjreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Dysphoria and Racism
Minor: Chronic illness, Classism, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Death, Racism, and Cancer
sudatot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Child abuse, and Dysphoria
Minor: Outing