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caseythereader's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Thanks to Wednesday Books for the free copy of this book.
- GOING BICOASTAL is a YA Sliding Doors, with dual timelines playing out in alternating chapters, one in which Natalya is in NYC with a girlfriend, and one in LA with a boyfriend.
- I loved that this book presented each timeline as equally joyful and frustrating as Natalya tries to figure out what she wants out of life. Neither is positioned as the superior option, and that goes for both the cities and the significant others.
- This book is also deeply Jewish in a way you don't often see in YA. Shabbat dinners are central to the plot(s), and Natalya's faith and the rituals around it are important to her, and therefore important to her friends as well.
- GOING BICOASTAL is a YA Sliding Doors, with dual timelines playing out in alternating chapters, one in which Natalya is in NYC with a girlfriend, and one in LA with a boyfriend.
- I loved that this book presented each timeline as equally joyful and frustrating as Natalya tries to figure out what she wants out of life. Neither is positioned as the superior option, and that goes for both the cities and the significant others.
- This book is also deeply Jewish in a way you don't often see in YA. Shabbat dinners are central to the plot(s), and Natalya's faith and the rituals around it are important to her, and therefore important to her friends as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Self harm and Alcohol
kayolay's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this books as a ARC through the Goodreads giveaway. The concept of dual timelines was so intriguing and executed perfectly. The characters are so lovable and I’ll be honestly can’t pick which timeline I liked more. I would definitely read a book with a similar concept again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm
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