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ambeda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
For what it's worth, this coming of age novel really resonated with me. I cannot pinpoint what exactly, but I appreciate the character coming into her own "a bit later" in the mid-20s and she makes such human mistakes. The losses feel real and the navigatio of friends and family feels so genuine. I loved this book and I can't wait to read more from this author.
macksanders20's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
paigehaehlke's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ayotomi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
5.0
celinbean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
3.25
I liked the book and maddie but i feel like i might either not have been in the right mood to read this or im just not the right target audience. Reading about someone trying to “grow up” when they are already technically an adult and trying to be like everyone else but making a lot of mistakes on the way just isn’t really my thing i guess.
Especially her dating life and trying to go out partying and all that just wasn’t something i like reading bc you just know it’s gonna be messy and not in a good and fun way.
I know it wasn’t just about her wanting to experience dating and sex but also finding out who she really is as a person and her (Ghanian) identity and actually dealing with her mental health. And I’m glad maddie got her happy ending in the end but im emotionally exhausted from all that second hand anxiety
Especially her dating life and trying to go out partying and all that just wasn’t something i like reading bc you just know it’s gonna be messy and not in a good and fun way.
I know it wasn’t just about her wanting to experience dating and sex but also finding out who she really is as a person and her (Ghanian) identity and actually dealing with her mental health. And I’m glad maddie got her happy ending in the end but im emotionally exhausted from all that second hand anxiety
gabrielab's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
tarasoprano's review against another edition
2.0
The second half the book was much better than first. Maybe I would give it 2.5 stars. Wouldn’t rush to read it.
mollycarter7's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
4.0