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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
It was a heavy book. Although I did breeze through it, the subject was heavy. And I liked it. But the wish there was more character development, especially for Ellie. There wasn't a lot about her personality in the book except that she was in love with Miah. There was potential for so many relationships in this book to be explored. It felt like the author just started to explore them and then they were over. The book was too short.
But I liked the way young love was portrayed. It was accurate. I kind of felt like we didn't see them falling in love, we just kept hearing about it. But I later realized that's just kinda how it is when you're 15. But all Ellie and Miah talked about was heavy stuff. And I know that was the point of the book but it would have been nice to see some casual banter. I don't think we talk like that all the time when we're 15.
I also liked the way black identity and racial injustice was explored.
What pushed it up from a 3.5 to a 4 star was the last page with the "what could have been".
But I liked the way young love was portrayed. It was accurate. I kind of felt like we didn't see them falling in love, we just kept hearing about it. But I later realized that's just kinda how it is when you're 15. But all Ellie and Miah talked about was heavy stuff. And I know that was the point of the book but it would have been nice to see some casual banter. I don't think we talk like that all the time when we're 15.
I also liked the way black identity and racial injustice was explored.
What pushed it up from a 3.5 to a 4 star was the last page with the "what could have been".
Oh my heart. I have never been a fan of Romeo and Juliet, but this modern retelling is fan freaking tastic! I BELIEVED their love, I felt their relationships with their parents. In such a short book the characters were developed beautifully and just wow.
This is a defiant read again kind of book!
This is a defiant read again kind of book!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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:
No
sad
fast-paced
Oh my aching, screaming, broken heart. This is lovely.
This is the shortest and yet probably the most painful book I've ever read. My heart is so broken. The writing is quiet and beautiful and incredibly to the point. Really good. Did I mention ridiculously painful?
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
All character development. No plot. Kinda cute. Abrupt ending. Definitely for teens only.