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mapleleaf_rag's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Simple. Helped me through a panic attack and I finished it in an hour.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
calamitywindpetal's review
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Ableism
meemawreads's review
hopeful
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
4.0
I’ve started reading books I pick up for the kids I nanny and this one was really wholesome. I watch an actual middle schooler and I feel like this book is a little young for him, but I think it would be great for rising middle schoolers to read. The main character is being bullied but doesn’t realize it and you get to see him find where he belongs among his peers. It brings in themes of unfair dress code rules for girls and I loved that. Very cute read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
robinks's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
It was so lovely getting to know more about Jensen, who we met in Awkward. This book addresses some tough situations that kids actually experience in school, and I really enjoyed the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
brogan7's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
readingwithcats's review
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Fatphobia
loverboy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny
apollo0325's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.25
This one in tone was different than Awkward and Crush, but it brings a very real problem for young kids, which is recognizing bullying and when friends hurt you and recognizing when you can forgive those that have hurt you. It’s learning to acknowledge that you are allowed can and should stick up for yourself and for those around you. Small and continuous changes can make a positive impact in the world.
Jensen’s a cutie, and Jorge!! My son!!!! Here comes the boy!! There he is!!!! He is here!!!!
Jensen’s a cutie, and Jorge!! My son!!!! Here comes the boy!! There he is!!!! He is here!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
paper_queen's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Initial Response
Aww, that was so heartwarming! ^_^
High Lights
- Jensen is an adorable little cinnamon roll that needs a hug, okay?
- Jenny is...well, she's interesting, for sure. XD And Akilah is perfect for her. They balance themselves out quite evenly.
- The illustrations, of course, are FABULOUS. I love how much feeling Chmakova evokes in her images. I feel exactly how the characters feel.
- I love how diverse the people at Berrybrook Middle School are! I especially like the math tutor, who has arm braces to help him walk. I thought that was really neat to include that, and I'm actually really curious about him now...
- I hope Jensen becomes an astronaut someday. Really.
Low Lights
- None, really. I just really liked this cute book.
Conclusion
Well, considering I read it in one sitting, I'd say it's a good read! You don't have to have read the first book in order to understand this sequel. (Though I recommend you check out the first book, because it's ADORABLE.) This is a perfect, light summer read!
Aww, that was so heartwarming! ^_^
High Lights
- Jensen is an adorable little cinnamon roll that needs a hug, okay?
- Jenny is...well, she's interesting, for sure. XD And Akilah is perfect for her. They balance themselves out quite evenly.
- The illustrations, of course, are FABULOUS. I love how much feeling Chmakova evokes in her images. I feel exactly how the characters feel.
- I love how diverse the people at Berrybrook Middle School are! I especially like the math tutor, who has arm braces to help him walk. I thought that was really neat to include that, and I'm actually really curious about him now...
- I hope Jensen becomes an astronaut someday. Really.
Low Lights
- None, really. I just really liked this cute book.
Conclusion
Well, considering I read it in one sitting, I'd say it's a good read! You don't have to have read the first book in order to understand this sequel. (Though I recommend you check out the first book, because it's ADORABLE.) This is a perfect, light summer read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
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