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melanija's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia
sammykat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
This book is absolutely beautiful! A gorgeous summer comingnof age LGBT+ romance.
Elsie is beautifully written and her flaws make her believable and loveable. The story links online and in person stories and relationships, and presents challenges across a whole spectrum, from ethnicitiy, family expectations, long distance, abuse, love and types of sexuality, friendship and even through comics and food.
A few moments felt slightly less believable - a couple of times the characters seemed to act younger than 18, which pulled me out of the moment. Although, even when you are legally an adult, it' easy to amke silly decisions!
However, there was mostly just beautiful writing and story telling, and I cried at the ending.
Elsie is beautifully written and her flaws make her believable and loveable. The story links online and in person stories and relationships, and presents challenges across a whole spectrum, from ethnicitiy, family expectations, long distance, abuse, love and types of sexuality, friendship and even through comics and food.
A few moments felt slightly less believable - a couple of times the characters seemed to act younger than 18, which pulled me out of the moment. Although, even when you are legally an adult, it' easy to amke silly decisions!
However, there was mostly just beautiful writing and story telling, and I cried at the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Xenophobia
briaraq's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! Being bi in a homophobic family is rough, and I'm glad Elsie has people around her to support her, including queer people she can relate to. I didn't have that growing up, and I don't really have that now, but I'm glad that I can read books like this and know that some people irl do have these people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, and Racism
unablelemon's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Xenophobia
alex_e's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
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