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lokisflyting's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
This beautiful book just exudes joy from beginning to end. I always love a sprayed edge, but never before have they had any impact on the reading of a book. Here I only had to glance at the stunning rainbow edge and it would uplift me. Which is also a great parallel with what's inside those pages.
The story is simple, and not unpredictable, but it's the characters that pulled me in and kept me so engaged throughout. I knew how I hoped it would end, but there were sufficient surprises that I wasn't bored for a second. I didn't want it to finish but I couldn't put it down long enough to make it last. Bea and Riley's relationship is beautiful, and the friends and family that help them navigate their summer in St Regent's Vale are the most wonderful group.
Rita provides a great counterpoint to Bea's plans, and I felt tense whenever she appeared in the story. She's a clever villain with nuance and complexity. And while she never fully redeems herself I did feel like there might be hope for her by the end.
And speaking of the end, well, I just wept tears of joy throughout the last 50 pages. That's really all you need to know. Get it. Read it. Be joyful.
The story is simple, and not unpredictable, but it's the characters that pulled me in and kept me so engaged throughout. I knew how I hoped it would end, but there were sufficient surprises that I wasn't bored for a second. I didn't want it to finish but I couldn't put it down long enough to make it last. Bea and Riley's relationship is beautiful, and the friends and family that help them navigate their summer in St Regent's Vale are the most wonderful group.
Rita provides a great counterpoint to Bea's plans, and I felt tense whenever she appeared in the story. She's a clever villain with nuance and complexity. And while she never fully redeems herself I did feel like there might be hope for her by the end.
And speaking of the end, well, I just wept tears of joy throughout the last 50 pages. That's really all you need to know. Get it. Read it. Be joyful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia
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