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vaniavela'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? It's complicated
4.75
I liked that the sexuality of the main characters are not plot points in this book. It is part of them, but it doesn't define all aspects of their lives; they are unique people with personalities.
I loved the portrayal of mental health. I felt represented as I read anxiety can keep you from doing things, no matter how simple and easy they may seem. There are times when we are terrified of things we used to love, have self-esteem issues and even harmful thoughts that have a tendency to affect our personal relationships.
Another aspect that really needed to be talked about was fandoms. The culture of fandoms was portrayed, the toxic aspects of them and how people can behave in dangerous ways. One of the aspects that makes me most uncomfortable and annoying is how people forcefully ship real people into a relationship, getting intense about it. Creating these romantic scenarios and then getting furious when the people involved deny it is unhealthy.
Anyway, while it wasn't the book I enjoyed the most from Alice, I can say I liked it. Plus, I loved the cover.
Rep: biracial (indian and italian) anxious gay trans guy mc, persian muslim hijabi mc, side black character, bisexual sc, biracial (chinese and white) bisexual sc.
CW: panic attacks and paranoia, transphobia, biphobia, racism, discussions of sexual assault, depression, suicidal ideation, obsession and stalking, surgery, alchohol abuse.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
Moderate: Biphobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
lyd41'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Self harm, and Transphobia
nerdysread'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
5.0
Both Angel and Jimmy have their problems. They are great protagonists. They have their doubt, they strength, their flaws. They are human. Well all the characters in this book are really human. You can’t hate them. I’m really glad I started Oseman’s novels with this one.
I loved the relationships between everyone and the way toxic fan culture is described.
Anyway it’s a 5/5 stars.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Transphobia, Blood, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, and Outing
elliizzzabeth'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
5.0
My one drawback is that obviously the fandom is focused around band and so there are lots of discussions of shipping real people and rpf which I find a little uncomfortable. But the book explores that phenomenon and how it affects the real people involved so its not like it condones it or anything but it's definitely mentioned a lot.
Overall, such an incredible book. 10/10
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcoholism, Stalking, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Self harm, Transphobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Outing
limiwh'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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, and Transphobia
the_othersidewv's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Minor: Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, and Toxic friendship
thereadinglemon'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
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
rain08'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Stalking, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Outing
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
meisadragon'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
4.0
And just all the shit the comes with being a celebrity
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Transphobia, Outing, War, and Injury/Injury detail
melissatttttt'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
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Stalking, and Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship