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nataliexf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood and Eating disorder
Moderate: Medical content, Cancer, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Minor: Fatphobia and Racism
classicpseudonym's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Cursing
starbeans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
That is, until June discovers she has cancer.
It’s a heartwarming, funny, and gut-wrenching story all at the same time. It’s written incredibly well, the characters are fleshed out, and I love how unreliable Jayne is as a narrator. The ending (tiny spoiler) doesn’t really give any closure to the reader plot-wise, but it ends at a really, really good point nonetheless. Nothing but love for this book, practically inhaled it.
Graphic: Eating disorder and Alcoholism
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Drug use
jada_banks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder and Cancer
lauren_mansfield0201's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Infertility, Medical content, Racism, Self harm, Cancer, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Vomit, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders
amacaroni33's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Seeing the world through Jayne's eyes and hearing her innermost thoughts and sarcastic remarks gave this story extra zest, its own distinct personality. In a lot of ways, Jayne represents all of us first-gen 20-something-year-olds who feel overlooked. Following her story made me think "Ah yes, there's another person who gets it." I hope everyone gives this book a chance, even if its subject matter seems uncomfortable at first. It covers a unique perspective most people don't read about as much.
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Cancer
peachflavorr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder and Cancer
aweekinthelife's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder and Cancer
blyttgh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“… and we’ll both keep ignoring it because breaking character would reveal how fucking embarrassing it all is.” 184
Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, Racism, and Racial slurs
sakisreads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
I was not expecting this depth of humanness, right down to all the upsetting content (content warnings below). But I loved Jayne for all her fucked up energy and for finally owning it, and I loved June for her fierceness, especially at the end.
I’m going to be thinking about this book for a while now. 4 out of 5 stars, thank you ✨
Graphic: Chronic illness, Self harm, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Cancer, Racism, Body horror, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Bullying